Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Associate Project Lead / Associate Project Manager – Early Development We are seeking an experienced Associate Project Lead / Associate Project Manager to support early-phase clinical trials, working closely with cross-functional teams, investigators, vendors, and sponsors to deliver high-quality studies on time, within budget, and in compliance. Key Responsibilities Act as a key point of contact for project teams, investigators, and internal stakeholders. Own and deliver delegated project activities to support cross-functional study execution. Support site-level study start-up, conduct, recruitment, and data collection activities. Develop, track, and update project plans, reports, and study metrics. Coordinate internal and external project meetings. Support regulatory and ethics submissions, informed consent documentation, and safety reporting. Coordinate cross-functional inputs to the project Risk Register and support risk mitigation planning. Support vendor oversight and financial tracking activities. Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, SOPs, protocols, and contracts. Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; relevant academic or vocational qualification. Typically 5 years’ experience in clinical research or project delivery. Demonstrated experience in early development studies, including Phase 1a/1b trials in healthy volunteers and vaccine studies. Exposure to dose-escalation studies, safety data review, and Safety Review Committees (SRCs). Experience across both healthy volunteer and patient populations. Key Skills Strong understanding of Phase I operations and ICH-GCP. Solid project management fundamentals (time, cost, quality, risk). Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Financial awareness and ability to support budget tracking and forecasting. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. This role is office-based with potential for occasional domestic or international travel. Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
