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Clinical Data Management Project Manager (Cdm Pm)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
6-10 years
preferred by company
Remote, India, India
1 May 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding

Clinical Data Management Project Manager (CDM PM)

Location: Remote, India
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD Clinical Research Services)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Industry: Clinical Research | Clinical Data Management | CRO | Pharmaceutical | Life Sciences
Department: Clinical Research Services / Clinical Data Management
Job Reference ID: R-01338265
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Clinical Data Management Project Manager (CDM PM) for its PPD Clinical Research Services division in India. This fully remote senior opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in clinical data management, clinical trial project management, CRO operations, client delivery, study oversight, resource planning, budget management, and data management leadership.

The selected candidate will oversee a portfolio of clinical studies or programs, managing end-to-end data management operations from study start-up through closeout. This role includes client-facing leadership, team mentorship, financial oversight, delivery governance, and risk management in a global clinical research environment.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking leadership growth in clinical data management, pharmaceutical project management, CRO delivery leadership, and global clinical trial operations.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Data Management Project Leadership

  • Lead clinical data management activities across multiple studies or clinical programs.
  • Oversee study execution from:
    • Start-up
    • Study conduct
    • Data management delivery
    • Database milestones
    • Project closeout

Ensure successful delivery within scope, quality, timelines, and budget.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary liaison between:
    • Clients
    • Clinical data management teams
    • Cross-functional project stakeholders
    • Internal delivery teams
  • Build strong long-term client relationships.
  • Support client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Clinical Data Delivery Oversight

  • Provide oversight for data management deliverables.
  • Independently review critical CDM outputs for quality and compliance.
  • Ensure inspection-ready deliverables aligned with internal CDM standards.

Team Leadership & Coaching

  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and operational guidance to CDM teams.
  • Support team productivity, quality, and timeline adherence.
  • Delegate tasks effectively to ensure successful study execution.
  • Mentor junior team members and peers.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

  • Identify operational, delivery, and financial risks.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
  • Escalate project concerns appropriately and drive resolution.

Financial & Budget Management

Manage project financial oversight including:

  • Budget management
  • Forecasting project hours
  • Resource utilization planning
  • Out-of-scope work identification
  • Contract modification support
  • Financial performance tracking

Ensure commercially efficient project execution.

Resource Planning & Forecasting

  • Forecast staffing needs and workload distribution.
  • Identify project resource requirements proactively.
  • Align staffing plans with study complexity and timelines.

Training & Process Improvement

  • Develop and implement study-specific training programs for CDM teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in:
    • Clinical data management processes
    • SOP execution
    • Team capability development
    • Operational efficiency

Business Development Support

  • Participate in:
    • Bid preparation
    • Proposal support
    • Bid defense meetings
    • Client growth initiatives
  • Represent data management in business development discussions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Clinical operations
  • Biostatistics
  • Programming teams
  • Sponsors
  • Project leadership
  • Data management teams
  • Quality teams

Ensure aligned and efficient clinical study delivery.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
    OR
  • Master’s Degree in:
    • Life Sciences
    • Clinical Research
    • Pharmacy
    • Biotechnology
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Health Sciences
    • Related scientific discipline