111 Jobs in Athlone

Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.
Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.
Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.
We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.
**Experience/Attributes:**
+ Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer with increased levels of responsibility
+ Experience designing, implementing and supporting automation solutions for clients in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industries.
+ Good knowledge of GAMP lifecycle and quality management processes employed in the pharmaceutical sector.
+ Experience with Siemens Step 7 200/300/400 or Rockwell ControlLogix
+ Good analytical & problem solving skills
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Leadership abilities, works well in a team environment.
**Responsibilities:**
+ PLC Senior Engineer:
+ Preferable experience on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and/or Siemens TIA Portal PLC's
+ Must have minimum of 2+ years pharma experience.
+ Some travel required initially to Vendor Factories in Europe for FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), must be willing and able to travel to sites in central Europe.
**Essential Skills:**
+ 4+ Years Automation Experience in a GMP environment·
+ Automation PLC experience required in Siemens S7, Allen Bradley PLCs
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.**
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
**Job Summary**
This position is responsible for loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, scanning, sorting, and stocking packages. This position may utilize heavy machinery to complete tasks. This position performs other tasks as assigned.
**Responsibilities:**
Receives, inspects, and stocks inbound products.
Receives returns, counts and confirms quantities, determines condition and completes paperwork.
Obtains orders and selects products from the proper locations.
Verifies accuracy of orders picked.
Stages and securely packs products.
Arranges for pick-up of shipments, contacts carriers and coordinates schedule.
Handles products and performs duties according to client procedures and government/compliance regulations.
Palletizes cases, wraps, and loads skids onto trailers.
Creates shipping labels and other paperwork for parcels to maintain accurate shipping data in warehouse management system.
Safely operates various power equipment.
Responds quickly to customer/client inquiries, resolves problems, and communicates service issues to supervisor.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma, GED, or International equivalent - Preferred
Warehouse experience - Preferred
Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

**Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.**
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
**Job Summary**
This position is responsible for loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, scanning, sorting, and stocking packages. This position may utilize heavy machinery to complete tasks. This position performs other tasks as assigned.
**Responsibilities:**
Receives, inspects, and stocks inbound products.
Receives returns, counts and confirms quantities, determines condition and completes paperwork.
Obtains orders and selects products from the proper locations.
Verifies accuracy of orders picked.
Stages and securely packs products.
Arranges for pick-up of shipments, contacts carriers and coordinates schedule.
Handles products and performs duties according to client procedures and government/compliance regulations.
Palletizes cases, wraps, and loads skids onto trailers.
Creates shipping labels and other paperwork for parcels to maintain accurate shipping data in warehouse management system.
Safely operates various power equipment.
Responds quickly to customer/client inquiries, resolves problems, and communicates service issues to supervisor.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma, GED, or International equivalent - Preferred
Warehouse experience - Preferred
Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Lab Instrumentation Specialist**
**Job Description**
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Lab Instrumentation Specialist for Portables and Send Outs!
This outstanding opportunity allows you to play a vital role in a world-class team dedicated to advancing science and technology. Located in the vibrant town of Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, this position offers the chance to work at the forefront of scientific innovation.
**Lab Instrumentation Specialist**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we empower our employees to achieve their career goals while contributing to the development and delivery of life-changing therapies. Our dedication to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer is at the heart of everything we do. With a global presence and a proven track record in clinical research, you'll be part of an ambitious and collaborative team.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team directly impacts patient health through the expertise of our scientists and industry thought-leaders. As the world leader in serving science, we strictly adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and quality, ensuring every innovation is groundbreaking and outstanding.
**Discover Impactful Work**
You will provide system analysis for new laboratory instrumentation, maintain existing equipment, and assist in the validation and qualification of laboratory instruments. Your role will encompass troubleshooting, repairs, and support for laboratory personnel to meet specific sponsor timelines for analytical results.
**A day in the Life**
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing schedules, mentoring team members, and leading qualification works related to the Portables and Send Outs team.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Check and manage team schedules
+ Mentor team members in findings, NCs, INCs, and reporting
+ Lead and oversee qualification work related to the team
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field, or equivalent experience.
+ 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Pharmaceutical company, GMP, and Metrology.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Strong understanding of lab operations and the support needed within a lab setting.
+ Proficiency in portables and send outs equipment including pipettes.
+ Familiarity with systems used at PPD or equivalent experience within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry.
+ Deep understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
+ Ability to adhere strictly to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
+ Proficient computer skills and effective communication abilities.
+ Capability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
**Work Environment**
Thermo Fisher Scientific prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support a balanced environment where individuals can thrive. The working environment for this role includes:
+ Clear communication and understanding with diverse groups.
+ Ability to work upright and stationary or standing for typical working hours.
+ Capability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Adaptability to non-traditional work environments.
+ Proficiency with standard office equipment and technology.
+ Potential exposure to hazardous elements typical in healthcare or laboratory settings.
+ Ability to perform successfully under pressure while balancing multiple projects or activities.
Apply today! encourage applicants from outside of Ireland and can provide support with immigration, visa needs, tax consultations, and other basic destination services. Start your story with us today!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Assistant** **Scientist** **(Graduate)** **,** **Pharma**
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised clinical trial services.
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. This role is based at our GMP Lab testing facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
As Assistant Scientist Pharma you will perform routine sample preparation and analysis on a variety of small molecules/pharma related products for our clients.
**A Day in the life:**
+ Performs routine sample preparation and analysis
+ Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation
+ Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data
+ Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
**Education & Experience**
+ **Graduated** with Bachelors Degree in Science (Chemistry, Pharma Science or similar)
+ Some experience in a regulatory environment demonstratingAnalytical experience
+ _You must be available to start_ _work_ _with some notice_
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Self motivated, Organised, excellent communication skills
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Good lab practical experience from education or work experience, i.e. pipetting, use of balances, pH, HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc.
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 and/or standing for typical working hours.
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1- *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Sample Management Team Leader**
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer?
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services?
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future?
**Location/Division Specific Information** ?
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations?
The Sample Management Team Leader will be based in our GMP Labs in Athlone is working in a team managing all samples coming to the site for analysis and distribution of same.
You will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in sample management at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., an outstanding chance for impactful leadership.
**Responsibilities**
+ Build work schedules and assignments.
+ Ensure policies and procedures are accurate.
+ Train staff and assess competence.
+ Participate in staff hiring, corrective action, evaluation, and career progression.
+ Coordinate sample accessioning, routing, storage, shipment, deidentification, relabelling, discard, destruction, and aliquoting.
+ Review and recommend process improvements and efficiency gains.
+ Recommend IT improvements.
+ Author, review, and implement procedural documents.
+ Define and monitor performance metrics for quality and efficiency.
+ Serve as a back-up for management when needed.
+ Ensure contracted maintenance and qualification of environmentally controlled units (ECU) or equipment used to prepare or store specimens is performed.
+ Monitor ECU trending reports to prevent equipment failure.
+ Ensure accurate call response processes and teams are in place to respond to ECU failures after-hours.
+ Investigate and resolve problems with samples or shipments.
+ Address Process Deviation Reports/CAPA.
+ Participate in audits and general capabilities department tours.
+ Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities.
+ Direct daily operations of work.
**Requirements**
+ Secondary level education and ideally some 3rd level/formal qualification
+ Min 2 years experience in GMP environment
+ 1+ years experience demonstrating leadership qualities
+ Proven track record in managing sample management operations.
+ Strong leadership and team-building skills.
+ Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
+ Ability to successfully implement process improvements and efficiency gains.
+ Experience in IT improvement recommendations.
+ Competence in monitoring performance metrics for quality and efficiency.
+ Willingness to participate in on-call responsibilities and address ECU failures.
Be part of an ambitious team that aims to compete at the highest level and achieve outstanding results. Let's make a difference together!
**Hours:** ?(applicants must be able to work these shifts)
Morning shift - 6.30am - 3.15pm M-T, 6.30am - 2.15pm F.
Core Shift - 8.30am - 5.15 M-T, 8.30am - 4.15pm F.
Evening Shift - 12.30pm - 9.00pm M-T, 11.30am-7pm F.
Rotational shift, evening shift every 4 weeks.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued?
Apply today! ?
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Sample Coordinator - 3 Cycle shift - Athlone, Ireland** ?
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer?
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services?
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future?
**Location/Division Specific Information** ?
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations?
**Discover Impactful Work:** ?
The role of Sample Coordinator is to provide support in the form of sample and standard handling, perform administrative tasks in the Sample Management department and fulfil laboratory requests?
**Key responsibilities:** ?
+ Performs a variety of sample and standard tasks (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.
+ May participate in physical return and disposal of materials in support of the laboratory.
+ Communicates status of samples / standards to appropriate laboratory staff.
+ Guides and advises laboratory staff in sample / standard procedures.
+ Completes investigation and deviation forms as necessary, and determines appropriate CAPAs.
+ Reviews and provides feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs.
+ Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements. Responds to environmental unit alarms and participates in on-call responsibilities.
+ Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner.
Key Experience?
+ Min. Leaving Cert education?
+ 3rd?level education in science related discipline would be desirable?
+ Previous experience of min. 2 year in a GMP environment that provides the desirable experience?
+ Excellent work ethic and ability to work to deadlines?
+ Good communication skills and attention to detail?
+ Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control
+ Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage)
?
**Hours:** ?(applicants must be able to work these shifts)
Morning shift - 6.30am - 3.15pm M-T, 6.30am - 2.15pm F.
Core Shift - 8.30am - 5.15 M-T, 8.30am - 4.15pm F.
Evening Shift - 12.30pm - 9pm M-T, 11.30am-7pm F.
Rotational shift, evening shift every 4 weeks.
**Work Environment?** ?
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 and/or standing for typical working hours?
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds?
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments?
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency?
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments?
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities?
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued?
Apply today! ?
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status?
Accessibility/Disability Access?
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1- *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process?
*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response?
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Scientist** **(1 year experience)** **,** **Pharma**
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised clinical trial services.
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. This role is based at our GMP Lab testing facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
As Assistant Scientist Pharma you will perform routine sample preparation and analysis on a variety of small molecules/pharma related products for our clients.
**A Day in the life:**
+ Performs routine sample preparation and analysis
+ Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation
+ Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data
+ Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
**Education & Experience**
+ **Graduated** with Bachelors Degree in Science (Chemistry, Pharma Science or similar)
+ 1+ years experience in a laboratory environment utilising analytical techniques such as HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Self motivated, Organised, excellent communication skills
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Good lab practical experience from education or work experience, i.e. pipetting, use of balances, pH, HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc.
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 and/or standing for typical working hours.
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1- *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
Provides focused program management services to pharmaceutical development programs. Acts as primary liaison and client account lead for the sponsor. Oversees the coordination and management of projects by monitoring project status, timelines and budgets. Acts as the primary liaison between the client, business development, and the project team facilitating the flow of information between all parties. Works closely with laboratory management to ensure that the project deliverables meet customer expectations and meet PPD financial commitments
**A day in the Life:**
+ Provides oversight and coordination of client portfolio for high value or pivotal client account studies. Provides oversight to internal departments and external clients to ensure the project requirements are understood, agreed and followed at all times, this requires negotiating and real-time decision making with the client. Facilitates the flow of technical and clinical laboratory information to all partners (investigational sites, sponsors, and non-technical personnel). Consults and uses, where appropriate, the scientific input of laboratory management and technical staff to assist the client with management of the clinical trial.
+ Prepares the study specifications documents and follows the preparation according to budgets and contracts. Maintains at all times an updated study master file with version controls for specs, budgets and contracts. Ensures sponsors have authorized and signed off most recent versions of all docs and that a contract exists prior to deliver any services. Assures compliance with FDA and Good Clinical Practice guidelines, PPD SOPs, personnel policies and procedures, PPD Exposure Control Plan and applicable regulations regarding the transport of biological specimens.
+ Consults with internal groups and support staff regarding procedural and budgetary items and the necessity for change due to any subsequent protocol amendments during initial review of protocol. Obtains other functions' commitment to close gaps and address issues timely and effectively. Serves as chief liaison between sponsor and all PPD internal departments performing the required tasks during all study phases. Educates Investigator sites by delivering a protocol specific lab procedures presentation and demonstration during an investigator meeting. Controls, manages and follows day to day activities during the course of the clinical trial to resolve any issues and answer queries. Actively consults with IT and data management development groups in the design, validation and implementation of new software and functionalities pertinent to project management activities.
+ Consults with BD and finance staff during initial protocol review on standard services and costs, supporting RFP feasibility assessments. Advises on possible solutions if needed. Drafts responses for proposals.
+ Prepares accurate invoices and coordinates with AD of finance for all billing/invoicing for the client's portfolio of projects
**Keys to Success:**
**Education**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
**Experience**
+ Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Knowledge and proficiency in analytical chemistry technologies as well business acumen
+ Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of lab study project management to include the areas of stability, QC and method development and validation
+ Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
+ Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
+ Proven organizational and negotiation skills
+ Extensive knowledge and proven leadership in project management
+ Understanding of basic budgeting and forecasting terms and definitions
+ Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
+ Full understanding of laboratory requirements, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
+ Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload
+ Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced undefined environment
+ Strong client relationship management skills
**Physical Requirements / Work Environment**
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 travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
**Benefits**
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.