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 east coast applicants.

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　　Responsibilities:

　　Utilize your problem solving and analytical skills to understand our business and support impactful projectsGain exposure through networking and shadowing opportunitiesParticipate 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 mentorsAttend meetings and conference calls, shadowing and participatingParticipate 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 plansCompile project reports and status updatesCoordinate and lead internal & external (if needed) project team meetingsContributes to the day-to-day management of project finances including performing financial analyses, updates and required follow-up with functional leads when necessaryOwn vendor management activityBring together information from internal project functions to coordinate the execution of project deliverablesManage 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 locationAn 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 colleaguesTraining materials tailored to role-specific objectives in addition to exposure to broader roles and departmentsWeekly training sessions around professional development, spotlight on business units across the organization, and skill-specific trainings to provide a well-rounded experienceDedicated 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 qualificationPrevious 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 capacityClient facing experience preferred

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholdersExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail and quality of documentationAbility to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers' underlying issuesGood negotiation skillsWell-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solvingGood computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate softwareGood English language and grammar skillsAbility to work in a team environment or independently, under direction, as requiredGood organizational and time management skillsAbility to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenariosInterest 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.