

New · posted Nov 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
Associate Manager / Manager, Clinical Operations - FSP
- Remote, California
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
Join Us as Manager Clinical Operations – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.
As an FSP Manager Clinical Operations, you will oversee, train, resource, coach and performance manage a team, which may be inclusive of various clinical operations focused staff. You will focus on end results using metrics and key performance indicators to lead performance. You will act as point-of-escalation regarding performance concerns and training needs to ensure adherence to the company's SOPs and WPDs. You will also work in collaboration with the leadership team for resourcing needs. In this role, you will be dedicated to one sponsor in our FSP environment.
What You’ll Do:
• Manages staff, providing coaching, mentorship and work direction.
• Conducts regular performance appraisals and career discussions with staff. Facilitates employee career development. Interviews, recruits and selects staff.
• Manages and conducts induction/orientation programs for all new employees, ensuring their smooth assimilation into the company.
• Ensures all staff CVs, training records, position profiles and experience profiles are complete and up-to-date. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of timesheets and expense reports.
• Supports allocation activities per the local resourcing process. Supports activities of project leads/functional leads to optimize the operational running of projects. Raises appropriately any issues which may impact project deliverables.
• Delivers training on Working Practice Documents (WPDs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), local requirements and any other subjects that impact on clinical operations. Identifies training gaps and ensures that training requirements are met. May contribute to development of training programs, where appropriate.
• Assures adherence to good ethical and regulatory standards.
• Alerts management to quality issues, request QA audits as appropriate, and facilitate client and internal quality assurance audits as required.
• Handles and reviews systems (e.g. Activate, CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity) to evaluate employee and project metrics, KPIs and general project status.
• Evaluates work of staff, including conducting PAVs (either remote or on-site) to thoroughly evaluate the employee monitoring skills and project conduction when applicable.
• Participates in process improvement/development initiatives.
• Ensures understanding and facilitation of the risk-based monitoring approach.
• May provide input into bids and contribute to the procurement of new business where required.
• Collaborates with clinical operations senior management and executive staff on strategic planning and business development as required.
• May lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance the department's performance or lead to process improvement across the company.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualifications
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years).
• 1+ year of leadership responsibility
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Advanced mentoring/leadership/supervisory skills
• Excellent clinical trials monitoring skills; Remote and on-site
• Demonstrated understanding of or ability to learn the company’s SOPs, WPDs, and relevant regulations (e.g. ICH/GCP, FDA guidelines)
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate medical research data
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of English language and grammar
• Demonstrated use of computer to include data entry, archival and retrieval
• Ability to travel as needed
• Excellent teammate with team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Advanced ability to utilize problem-solving techniques applicable to constantly changing environment
• Solid knowledge of medical/therapeutic areas and medical terminology
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
What you need
Pay and benefits
$115,000 – $180,000 a year
Employer providedThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $115,000.00–$180,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule and working conditions
Days
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 5% below the US median for Clinical Operations roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US17 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $115,000 | — | $180,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $151,500 | $154,500 | $164,000 |
This role: Thermo Fisher Scientific's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Operations roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Operations
The general path across 93 open Clinical Operations roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
Career resources on Clinical Operations
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The rules behind this role
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Company hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 119
- Open roles
- 106
- Distinct roles
- 52
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality77 65%
- Clinical36 30%
- Regulatory6 5%
By level
- Senior & Principal51 43%
- Associate & Specialist35 29%
- Manager27 23%
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Associate Manager / Manager, Clinical Operations - FSP at Thermo Fisher
Applications close November 9. $115K–$180K a year, employer provided.

