Project Manager I

Join Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and help shape the delivery of innovative electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) solutions that support clinical trials around the world. As a Project Manager within our eCOA business unit, you will lead cross-functional project teams through the successful execution of complex clinical studies, ensuring high-quality delivery, exceptional customer service, and adherence to project timelines and budgets. You will serve as a trusted partner to sponsors and internal stakeholders, driving study success from startup through database lock and project closeout while helping bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

This India-based role supports U.S. customers and project teams and requires regular working hours aligned with the U.S. East Coast (Eastern Time Zone).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and incentives.

• Provident fund and medical insurance.

• Engaging employee programs and local events.

• Modern office spaces and remote work flexibility.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, setup, monitoring, and closeout phases of eCOA studies and programs.

• Gather customer requirements and translate study needs into actionable plans for cross-functional operational teams.

• Develop, maintain, and manage study documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate the distribution, tracking, reconciliation, and management of study devices and associated equipment.

• Create, review, and distribute study status reports, metrics, and project communications.

• Ensure appropriate archival of study data, documentation, and project records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Establish and manage customer expectations through proactive communication and effective stakeholder engagement.

• Monitor study timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure successful project execution.

• Manage financial aspects of assigned studies, including budget reviews, revenue forecasting, scope change assessments, and invoice reconciliation activities.

• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues appropriately to support study success.

• Facilitate collaboration between sponsors, vendors, and internal teams to drive efficient use of resources and achievement of contractual obligations.

• Lead internal and external discussions and negotiations to resolve issues and maintain strong client relationships.

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to address customer concerns and project challenges.

• Maintain issue tracking documentation and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of customer escalations.

• Present eCOA services and operational workflows during investigator meetings, site initiation meetings, and client presentations as required.

• Support onboarding, mentoring, and training of new project management team members.

• Contribute to departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects as assigned.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant project management experience.

• 1 to 4 years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or related industries.

• Understanding of the drug development process and clinical trial environment.

• Experience supporting technology-enabled clinical trials, eClinical solutions, eCOA, ePRO, eConsent, RTSM/IRT, or related platforms is preferred.

• Strong project planning, organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and deliverables simultaneously.

• Knowledge of project financial management concepts, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and scope management.

• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and address project challenges.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with sponsors, sites, and cross-functional teams.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

• Detail-oriented with demonstrated responsiveness to customer inquiries and operational requests.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

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