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Assoc Project Manager / Project Manager – Fsp

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, India
10 Feb. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Project Manager / Project Manager – FSP

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Bangalore (Fully Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Project Management
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager / Project Manager – FSP to support global clinical research projects within a Functional Service Provider (FSP) model. This role is responsible for ensuring timely delivery, financial management, and operational execution of clinical research projects from study start-up through final deliverables.

The position works closely with functional leads who oversee technical and operational aspects of projects, while the Project Manager focuses on project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, financial oversight, and delivery within defined timelines, quality standards, and budgets. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to global clinical development programs supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

  • Collaborate with functional leads to manage assigned FSP projects in accordance with timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.

  • Support development of project plans, implementation strategies, and operational guidelines.

  • Monitor project progress, track milestones, and analyze project performance metrics.

  • Ensure project teams update internal tracking systems and maintain accurate documentation.

  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Financial and Contract Management

  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned projects.

  • Collaborate with finance and legal teams to manage contractual and financial components of FSP projects.

  • Establish and track financial milestones for invoicing and subcontractor management.

  • Manage subcontractor agreements and third-party vendor activities.

  • Support negotiation and management of investigator grants and passthrough costs.

  • Ensure alignment of project resources and expenses with approved budgets.

  • Manage contract modifications and out-of-scope activities as required.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

  • Provide regular project updates to functional leads and senior stakeholders.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and implement solutions.

  • Interpret complex project data to support informed business decisions.

  • Ensure project deliverables meet client expectations for quality, cost, and timelines.

Operational Oversight

  • Establish appropriate controls for project execution and performance monitoring.

  • Support process improvement initiatives within clinical project management operations.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and clinical research guidelines.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification.

  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in clinical project management or related roles.

  • Hands-on experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), and study planning and delivery processes.

  • Experience in financial management, budgeting, vendor management, and contract management within clinical research projects.

  • Experience in informed consent form (ICF) management and client relationship management.

  • Practical experience in onsite monitoring of clinical studies.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization environments preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of cross-functional project management principles including time, quality, and cost management.

  • Solid financial and budgeting knowledge with forecasting capabilities.

  • Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

  • Effective leadership and team coordination capabilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

  • Understanding of regulatory guidelines and clinical development processes.

  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills within matrix organizations.

  • Proficiency in project management tools and standard computer applications.

  • Knowledge of clinical research terminology, therapeutic areas, and clinical trial phases.

Work Environment

  • Office or remote work environment supporting global clinical operations.

  • Frequent domestic and international travel may be required depending on project needs.

Career Growth and Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on global clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas.

  • Exposure to international project management and clinical development practices.

  • Professional development opportunities within a leading global clinical research organization.

  • Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.