Job Description

　　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.

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

　　Discover Impactful Work:

　　The Associate Project Design Manager independently reviews clinical trial protocols and interprets Central Lab responsibilities based on protocol definitions and budgeted services. In this position you will advise Project Managers on procedural and budgetary items and the necessity for change due to database configuration requirements. This role supports the Project Manager in the review of draft laboratory specifications document for consistency with protocol and budgeted requirements; provides feedback to the Project Manager regarding budget and/or protocol discrepancies, system design requirements, and/or concerns. The ability to work on a team, as well as independently, while maintaining clear communication and attention to detail is key to this role!

　　A day in the Life:

　　Ensures consistency of database design across sponsors and/or programs.Configures Collection Flow Chart (CFC) based on protocol testing requirements, assay volumes, testing location, sample stability, and frequency of testing. Determines appropriate testing to sample allocation based on testing schedule, processing instructions, sample disposition, and third-party lab requirements.Configures Kit Specifications based on protocol testing requirements, assay volumes, testing schedule, testing location, sample stability, testing frequency, study population, assay platform, total allowable blood volume, sponsor/program requirements, as well as determining ancillary supply requirements based on matrices, time points, study population, and collection device requirements.Configures sample labels based on client needs and collection requirements.Attends internal and external meetings and teleconferences; provides Project Manager support during laboratory specifications development discussions with client.Works cross-departmentally to ensure study database design meets client needs, as well as internal requirements.Seeks input and guidance from project design leads and managers when necessary.Under general supervision and guidance from project design leads and managers, builds study database and creates study deliverables within the timelines established by the team and indicated by the contract.Supports Project Management group with the development and implementation of study database design modifications.Performs database modifications based on client requirements; updates CFC, Kit Specifications, and sample labels, as appropriate, based on database modifications.Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality deliverables.Completes additional tasks as needed to support project, client, and departmental objectives.Understands and follows department's working practice documents and SOPs, and contributes to their development as needed, as well as understands and follows appropriate corporate SOPs.

　　Keys to Success:

　　Education

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

　　Experience

　　Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.2+ years or more experience required for Project Design Manager leveling.Central laboratory and/ or laboratory experience preferred but not required.In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlinesEffective project management and organizational skillsGood computer skillsGeneral knowledge of clinical trial processes and programsStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively conduct oral presentationsDemonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environmentAbility to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical teamsAbility to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documentsDemonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others