Job Description

　　The Clinical Development Academy hires groups of colleagues aligned to their background and career goals- delivering best in class training to prepare them for a successful career in clinical research at Thermo Fisher Scientific. We are currently hiring for our mid-career track, uniquely designed for experienced project and program management professionals interested in building a career in the contract research organization (CRO) industry. Participants in the program are full-time colleagues with benefits. Successful applicants will join a cohort of their peers in a training program that prepares them to move into an Associate Project Manager (APM) role. At the end of the program, successful academy members will transition to full time role on the clinical project management track.

　　These positions are remote-based opportunities, but this job posting is specifically for west coast applicants.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Utilize your problem solving and analytical skills to understand our business and support impactful projects

　　Gain exposure through networking and shadowing opportunities

　　Participate in professional development opportunities focused on topics such as personal brand, building relationships, interviewing and resume building, career preparedness, and engaging in continuous coaching and development with the assistance of a team of mentors

　　Attend meetings and conference calls, shadowing and participating

　　Participate in assigned “work experience” aligned to future role, learning tools and tasks needed

　　Responsibilities of the APM role:

　　Own a sub-set of project tasks as deputized by the Project Lead to support the cross-functional delivery of the project

　　Create, track and update project plans

　　Compile project reports and status updates

　　Coordinate and lead internal & external (if needed) project team meetings

　　Contributes to the day-to-day management of project finances including performing financial analyses, updates and required follow-up with functional leads when necessary

　　Own vendor management activity

　　Bring together information from internal project functions to coordinate the execution of project deliverables

　　Manage and coordinate cross-functional gathering of information for the project Risk Register (from initiation to closure)

　　Maintain compliance with all PPD policies, SOPs, ICH- GCP, regulatory and project specific requirements

　　The program offers:

　　Competitive pay during training practicing/honing role-specific tasks

　　Flexibility of workspace- home, office, or both depending on the colleague’s location

　　An opportunity for entry level colleagues to put education into practice or mid-career colleagues to leverage transferrable skills

　　A focus the learner’s needs with on-the-job, colleague-led, and instructor/formal training

　　Cohort of colleagues starting and learning together in a collaborative and organized environment, resulting in a strong network of future colleagues

　　Training materials tailored to role-specific objectives in addition to exposure to broader roles and departments

　　Weekly training sessions around professional development, spotlight on business units across the organization, and skill-specific trainings to provide a well-rounded experience

　　Dedicated people managers focused on creating a supportive and positive experience for all new hires

　　Qualifications - External

　　Education and Experience:

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

　　Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

　　Experience working in another industry in a project or program management capacity

　　Client facing experience preferred

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholders

　　Excellent interpersonal skills

　　Strong attention to detail and quality of documentation

　　Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues

　　Good negotiation skills

　　Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving

　　Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software

　　Good English language and grammar skills

　　Ability to work in a team environment or independently, under direction, as required

　　Good organizational and time management skills

　　Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios

　　Interest to move into a future career as a project lead, working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

　　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 for typical working hours.

　　Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

　　Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

　　May require occasional travel.

　　The salary range estimated for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

　　We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes:

　　A choice of rational medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan

　　A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Heath Reimbursement Account (HRAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

　　Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits

　　Employee assistance program

　　At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy

　　Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

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　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.