Start-up Team Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• May lead multiple projects or a multi-study program within a region or across regions in a matrix environment for the effective delivery of site activation.
• Oversees site activation for assigned projects according to timelines and quality standard.
• Leads the technical and operational aspects of the site activation portion of the assigned projects, including coordination of feasibility, site contracts, and country teams in a matrix environment.
• Collaborates with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues pertaining to successful site activation, interpret data on complex issues, make good business decisions ensuring solutions are implemented. 
• Participates with the coordination of the flow of information between AES teams, clients, or functional departments involved in site activation.
• Develops plans/guidelines for project implementation using AES tools.
• Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful progress and completion of all assigned projects and provide metrics to upper management.
• Performs risk identification and provides contingency planning.
• Collaborates with AES teams to manage all financial and contractual aspects of the studies related to site activation.
• Works within the team to establish appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets with accountability to Global Project Management.
• Ensures consistency and application of required and agreed processes within the assigned projects.
• Liaises with managers in all functional areas within AES to optimize performance and utilization of teams.
• Identifies and may escalate issues appropriately/pro-actively to AD/Director and project team when applicable.
• Initiates, develops, and assures execution and dissemination of study-related progress reports
• Collaborates with AES teams, or functional departments to document and disseminate lessons learnt for continuous improvement.
• Utilizes problem-solving techniques applicable to constantly changing environment.
• Participates in risk escalation meetings as required
• Prepares and presents materials for business development activities related to the function, with oversight from AD/Director.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will require the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)
• Demonstrated solid financial acumen
• Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen
• Demonstrated effective, timely, and appropriate use of escalation pathways
• Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, and written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written)
• Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/ mentor team members as appropriate
• Ability to identify and manage risks related to contractual deliverables
• Ability to accurately report and analyze project specific data & systems to ensure contractual deliverables met
• Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately
• In-depth understanding and appreciation of clinical research/ development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology
• Demonstrated understanding of AES SOPs, WPDs, and relevant regulations, e.g. ICH/GCP, FDA guidelines
• Skilled with leading, liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Clinical Development Guidelines and Directives