Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do ambitious work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As a member of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. As part of our global team, what you do contributes directly to our Mission: - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer, alongside receiving strong support for your own career growth.
DESCRIPTION:
The Comparator Associate Project Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and communication of projects for the sourcing of comparator products. With the assistance of Sourcing Specialists & supply chain coordination team members, you ensure that the services are delivered on time and to customer's and Fisher's quality standards. You act as primary point of contact for clients, from first customer request, advising on appropriate sourcing strategy, providing timely and accurate communication and information for all relevant activities related to comparator projects, both internal and external. This is to ensure that the products are ready for the start of the study or as required by the customer. Timely preparation of reports and other information to customers is also required.
- Engage with customer or internal requestor at time of request to understand project scope and constraints. Capture those elements in internal systems, organize internal kick off meeting (if applicable), and ensure proper handover to Sourcing team.
- Evaluate the alternatives provided by sourcing team, select the suitable solution for the customer (using also benchmark with official databases) and prepare quote for customer.
- Follow up closely with internal requestor or customer until final decision is made and update internal databases as per requirement.
- Prepare/Collect documentation to enable handover of confirmed project to Supply chain team. Follow up internally with Supply Chain team and QA team to ensure proper update to customer regarding project advancement and completion.
- Maintain and share overview of ongoing projects with customer though Action/project tracker, SharePoint. Lead discussions and status updates through teleconferences.
- Deputy function for another Project Manager on ad hoc basis.
- Support other PMs on ad hoc basis as required.
- Participation Customer and Suppliers meetings (QBr and likes)
- Active preparation of these meetings, inclusive generation of KPI and power point presentation on the key relevant points to discuss and report upon.
- Ensure knowledge of TMO, BSD, FCS, customer and Suppliers T&C, policies and likes.
- Support company Goal Tree.
- Displays professional behaviours to handle conflict, resistance and pressure. Seeks support from management to solve conflicting situations. Prioritizes customer interactions and puts customer service best practice into action.
- Interacts within department and organizational structures to drive results.
- Execute plans to achieve goals.
- Solve issues independently by applying appropriate steps.
- Communicates orally and in written to customer in a clear message.
- Understand concepts and processes around comparator sourcing and can clearly outline customer needs.
- Understand clinical development, clinical trial stakeholders and TMO role in this landscape.
- Understand and applies quality principles as per SOP.
- Understands concept and applies good business practices.
- Identify criteria for sourcing strategy and key information to position an offer with best solution.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2-5 years of experience in clinical trials, project management, logistics, or product sourcing; alternatively, strong business acumen with the ability to apply sound commercial judgment
- Good level of advanced education (bachelor’s degree) or commercial education and experience in a similar role
- Preferred Fields of Study: life sciences, healthcare, business or related field
- English fluency required; additional languages beneficial
- Project Management certification preferred
- Strong understanding of GMP/GxP requirements and quality management systems Excellent organizational and planning abilities with demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects
- Advanced communication and presentation skills; able to effectively engage with clients and internal stakeholders
- Proficient in project management tools and MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience with relevant systems like Salesforce, GPMS, TrackWise preferred
- Demonstrated financial acumen and budget management capabilities
- Analytical approach with ability to identify and address risks
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and process compliance skills
- Self-directed while collaborating effectively in a matrix environment
- Client-focused with demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships