Sr. Training Specialist, Global Central Labs

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll join a global organization at the forefront of clinical research and laboratory science. In partnership with PPD, we support the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations—successfully delivering over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the past five years.

Join our collaborative team as a Senior Training Specialist, where you'll advance critical initiatives that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

This is a fully remote role supporting our Global Central Laboratories. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. ​Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

The Senior Training Specialist is responsible for delivering training programs that support Global Central Laboratory operations, ensuring alignment with clinical trial requirements and standardized processes. This role partners cross-functionally to drive effective, scalable, and audit-ready training solutions across global client delivery teams.

What You'll Do:

• Implement training programs for central lab workflows, systems, and SOPs

• Deliver instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning content 

• Manage training curricula and compliance

• Ensure alignment with GxP, clinical, and quality requirements 

• Track and report training metrics; drive continuous improvement 

• Partner with SMEs, QA, and Operations to support global training initiatives

Key Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Previous experience as project manager in central laboratory or clinical research environment strongly preferred

• Strong science and/or business acumen

• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills

• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills

• Proven analytical skills

• Demonstrated compliance with procedures and policies

• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a stressful environment

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management

• Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

• May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

When you join us, you become part of a global organization committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts, contribute to groundbreaking clinical research, and grow within an environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous development.

If you’re ready to lead complex clinical laboratory projects and make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

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.

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