Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific develops and delivers technologies, laboratory products, and pharmaceutical services that support scientific research and healthcare. Its work spans life sciences research, analytical problem-solving, laboratory productivity, diagnostics, and the development and manufacturing of therapies. The company serves customers through a global team and a portfolio of brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. Its careers encompass the scientific, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service operations behind these offerings.

Clinical Study Planning and Scheduling Lead - Texas Remote

Senior clinical scheduling lead overseeing early-phase study placement and portfolio planning across Thermo Fisher Scientific research units. Coordinates capacity, protocols, calendars, and cross-functional scheduling decisions.

Description

  • Direct early-phase study planning and portfolio scheduling across the Austin, Las Vegas, and Prague Clinical Research Units
  • Manage integrated calendars for awarded and prospective clinical studies
  • Assess study placement and timing using protocol requirements, participant and cohort needs, bed capacity, recruitment capabilities, procedures, equipment, holidays, sponsor deadlines, and competing site activity
  • Manage calendar updates, evaluate portfolio effects, apply routine changes, and escalate material capacity decisions
  • Lead study placement and scheduling discussions with site leaders, investigators, recruitment, business development, finance, and clinical operations
  • Coordinate portfolio schedules across Clinical Research Units, including multisite studies
  • Maintain scheduling records, trackers, and planning tools supporting capacity planning, revenue forecasts, and business decisions
  • Administer Human Safety Committee activities, including submissions, reviews, agendas, meetings, minutes, decisions, and follow-up
  • Coordinate study placement within Clinical Research Units, record decisions and action items, and keep calendars current
  • Engage clients on scheduling factors, capacity limitations, and available alternatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal academic or vocational qualifications
  • Comparable professional experience of 0–2 years
  • Working knowledge of clinical trial processes, particularly early-phase research and Clinical Research Unit operations
  • Capability to review study protocols and determine scheduling and placement needs
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced presentation and meeting facilitation abilities
  • Highly organized approach with careful attention to detail
  • Effective time management and prioritization across multiple concurrent activities
  • Professional judgment and business maturity
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team
  • Capacity to work in office, laboratory, and clinical settings
  • Proficiency with a range of internal and commercial software applications
  • Ability to remain upright or stationary for 6–8 hours daily
  • Ability to move frequently, including bending, twisting, crouching, and stooping
  • Ability to lift and carry 15–20 pounds
  • Reliable and consistent attendance
  • Ability to multitask and maintain performance under stress

Benefits

  • Work within a globally distributed team
  • Opportunities for collaboration and professional development
  • Workplace centered on scientific excellence

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