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This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionJob Summary:The Associate Project Manager (APM) is managing projects / studies for customers. The Associate Project Manager is working with various departments, proactively working with all the parties involved in the study and in timeline management, milestone tracking and weekly updates to the customer. The APM take on full study management of a project coordinating across all technical and service aspects of a project. The APM is mainly working on accounts which are already established with a Customer Profile and/or defined process.ResponsibilitiesWorks with the Client to finalize Specifications. This may include meetings at the client’s premises. Setting up and maintaining study filing systems and maintains accurate records for all work undertaken. Coordination and communication of all relevant activities, both internal and external to ensure that all services and products are ready for the start of the study or as required by the customer. Use of appropriate project planning tools to communicate milestones and critical path activities and responsibilities. Timely provision of reports and other information to customers if applicable. Creates and/or supports creation of Label Specifications, Label proofs and print documentation using internal systems (CMAP) Provides back-up support to other Associate and/or Project managers, Responsible for quote correctness and financial forecasting. Monitors project activities and day to day business as well as establishment of a customer approved Job Specification Collects all the information on a study design including correct label texts and all other relevant information. Coordinates shipments through the logistics department Responsible to log issues into Trackwise and work on the investigation Works mainly on accounts which are already established with a Customer Profile and/or defined process Applies Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas Minimum QualificationsRequires understanding and competent use of SOPs required by company Quality standards. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel. Requires excellent organizational, planning, verbal, written and numerical skills with the ability to analyze and define solutions and manage multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines. Requires strong and effective communicator with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients. Requires ability to develop strong customer management skills; proactively anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of clients to meet or exceed their expectations. Requires ability to learn and master all internal systems associated with projects (i.e. Salesforce, GPMS, Trackwise). Education / ExperienceRequires professional degree, preferably in a health related field or customer service. Requires 2-3 years of successful experience in project management as a Project Coordinator or equivalent Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to include excellent relationship building. Requires proficiency in personal computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). Requires proven experience with customers in a dynamic environment. Requires excellent communication, organizational skills and project co-ordination skills. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.http://jobs.thermofisher.comThis job description does not describe all the duties, tasks and responsibilities which need to be performed in the Function. Any other job related instructions, duties, tasks or responsibilities which are requested by the team leader or manager are required to follow.

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