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8+ years
₹18 – ₹28 LPA
Remote, India, India
15 Aug. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific – Clinical Data Manager Project Manager

Role Overview

Domain: Clinical Data Management (CDM)
Department: Clinical Research Services
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Work Environment: Office-based
Role Level: Senior Leadership / Project Management Level

Experience Required

Required Experience: 8+ years of relevant Clinical Data Management experience

Preferred experience:

  • Clinical Data Manager

  • Senior Clinical Data Manager

  • Lead Data Manager

  • CDM Project Lead

  • Clinical Trial Data Management Project Manager

  • CRO/pharmaceutical clinical research experience

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

Suitable backgrounds:

  • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

  • Life Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Healthcare sciences

  • Clinical Research qualifications

Package / Salary Expectation (India)

Thermo Fisher has not disclosed compensation for this role.

Expected CTC range:

Experience

Approximate Package

8–10 years CDM experience

₹18 – ₹28 LPA

10–12 years CDM Project Management

₹25 – ₹35 LPA

Senior CDM Project Manager / Program Lead

₹35+ LPA

Salary depends on:

  • Number and complexity of clinical studies managed

  • Client-facing experience

  • Team leadership experience

  • EDC and CDM platform expertise

  • Budget and resource management skills

  • CRO/pharma background

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple clinical data management studies or programs.

  • Act as primary liaison between:

    • Clients

    • Clinical project teams

    • Data Management teams

  • Provide leadership and coaching to CDM teams.

  • Ensure deliverables are completed:

    • On time

    • Within budget

    • According to quality standards

  • Review and approve CDM deliverables.

  • Manage:

    • Project timelines

    • Risks

    • Resources

    • Budgets

    • Scope changes

  • Support business development activities:

    • Bid preparation

    • Bid defense meetings

    • Client relationship building

  • Develop CDM processes, procedures, and training.

  • Mentor junior and senior team members.

Required Skills

  • Advanced Clinical Data Management expertise

  • Clinical trial lifecycle knowledge

  • EDC systems experience

  • Risk management and mitigation planning

  • Project management skills

  • Budget and resource forecasting

  • Client communication skills

  • Team leadership and mentoring ability

  • Knowledge of:

    • ICH-GCP

    • CDM SOPs

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Clinical database processes

Career Growth

Clinical Data Manager Project Manager
Senior CDM Project Manager
Associate Director – Clinical Data Management
Director – Clinical Data Management
Head of Clinical Data Management

Fit for B.Pharm/M.Pharm Candidates

  • Fresher: Not suitable

  • 1–5 years experience: Not suitable directly

  • 5–8 years CDM experience: Possible depending on leadership exposure

  • 8+ years CDM experience: Strong match

Overall Assessment

This is a senior CDM project leadership role. The candidate should have strong experience managing clinical trials, leading teams, handling clients, and controlling project timelines and budgets.

Typical career path for a B.Pharm/M.Pharm professional:

B.Pharm/M.Pharm → Clinical Data Associate → Clinical Data Manager → Senior Clinical Data Manager → CDM Project Manager.