Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Associate Project Manager in Nairobi, Kenya
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Business Job Title: Associate Project Manager
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 90,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best.
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides industry leading pharma services solutions for drug development, clinical trial logistics and commercial manufacturing to customers of all sizes through our Patheon brand.
Location/Division:
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Clinical Trials Division, Centurion (Remote – Kenya), Gauteng, South Africa
Reports To: Project Manager South Africa
Position Objective:
You will be responsible to support our client’s clinical trials by managing the clinical study requirements from study setup, through to day-to-day activities and study close out. The holder of this position is independent in carrying out assigned tasks listed below and expected to practice continuous improvement and self-training on our quality management system.
What will you do?
Coordinating technical and service aspects of a given project, ensuring compliance with study requirements, ensure day to day operational study requirements are met
Managing logistics for importation and delivery of investigational medicinal products
Provide training to team members and stakeholders
Participating in internal and external meetings
Maintaining compliance with established procedures and standards
Contributing to corporate goals
Assisting in the investigation of non-conformances and customer complaints
Liaising with global project managers or clients on drug returns and destruction requirements
Timely provision of reports
Design, implementation, maintenance and reporting of key performance indicators
Continuous improvement and self-training on the quality management system
Maintain the quality adherence through all processes
Communication with clients and global project managers
How will you get here? Education
Grade 12 or equivalent
Project Management experience will be beneficial
Any co-ordinational experience will be an advantage
Excel intermediate level
Clinical trial industry experience will be an advantage
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Effective time management and prioritization skills Self-driven and motivated
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated with a positive attitude
Collaborate cross departmental and cross organizational
Customer focused
Detailed orientated
Financially orientated
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong excel capabilities
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.