Start-up Team Manager - EMEA Clinical Trial Start-Up Lead - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Start-up Team Manager to lead clinical trial activation across multiple European Union countries. The role requires direct operational oversight of site and country start-up activities, regulatory navigation, and cross-functional coordination to meet timelines, quality standards, and budget commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site and country activation across multiple EU countries with cross-functional teams
• Provide regional oversight of site activation aligned with project timelines, quality standards, and contractual commitments
• Navigate EU-CTR requirements and country-specific regulatory variations, identifying additional approvals needed
• Monitor start-up status, develop metrics, escalate risks, and provide recommendations to senior management
• Coordinate feasibility, site contracts, and manage financial and contractual aspects of study activation

Requirements

• Direct multi-country EU study start-up leadership and operational responsibility experience
• Practical knowledge of EU Clinical Trials Regulation and country-specific implementation variations
• Understanding of national, local, and institutional approval requirements outside EU-CTR scope
• Structured approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating start-up risks across regions
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple countries and stakeholders
• Cross-cultural awareness and ability to lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams
• Strong project management, organisational skills, and attention to detail