Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description
Associate Project Manager - Labs (Pharma)
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:
As an Associate Project Manager within our GMP analytical testing facility you will collaborate with multiple areas including clients, laboratory staff and sample management in the coordination of project setup, maintenance and closure of lab projects.

A day in the Life:

Acts as the primary coordinator for the receipt and log-in of samples and standards
Manages shipment requests
Manages sample and standard workflows, including check-outs, shipping, relog and disposal activities to support laboratory analysis
Tracks project progress, within assigned client team and associated support teams, provides status updates
Initiates project set up process
Manages reagent documents for client and team, including Certificates of Analysis (CofAs) and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Coordinates and tracks the completion of internal lab-based projects, including facility audits and incident reports
Manages client communication related to sample and standard processes
Supports the client relationship manager with daily progress updates to ensure project completion
Manages timelines; identifies and escalates risks as necessary
Attends internal meetings

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
1- 2 years experience in sample management, lab analysis, project management/coordination in lab environment (or similar)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
Effective project management and organizational skills
Good computer skills
General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively conduct oral presentations
Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical teams
Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant.

Associate Project Manager - Labs (Program Manager)

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