Senior CTM - Internal Medicine (Dermatology, Cardiovascular, Liver, Nephrology, Immunology, Rare Disease, Diabetes)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 76 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
Skills
About this role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Senior Clinical Team Manager PPD’s (a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams. Our therapeutic team directs, coordinates and manages the technical and operational aspects of projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. The team is therapeutically aligned to respond better to our customer needs. The therapeutic scope includes Cardiovascular & Internal Medicine - Dermatology, GI, (UC/CD), Cardiovascular, Liver, Nephrology, Immunology, Rare Disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Women's Health, Rheumatology, (RA, SLE, Gout). As a Senior Clinical Team Manager (Sr. CTM), you combine deep knowledge, therapeutic expertise, and robust tools to help our clients deliver life-changing therapies to market. You take ownership of all start-up and clinical deliverables, anticipate problems, find solutions and deliver results; coordinating the activities of start-up and clinical team members which are allocated to a project on a Regional or Country basis. You will work in partnership with the Project Manager to ensure the necessary training, tracking and quality systems are in place for the clinical management team and be primarily responsible for the start-up and clinical deliverables of the Project within agreed timelines and budget. Clinical Team Managers provide contact and support to the project sponsor for all clinical aspects. At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees. Summarized Purpose: Accountable for achieving the final start-up and clinical deliverables (usually clean data from evaluable patients as specified in the study protocol) within the time period specified in the contract with the customer. Interprets data on complex issues and makes good business decisions with support from line management. Works to ensure that all start-up and clinical deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations. Maintains profitability by ensuring start-up and clinical activity is conducted within contract scope, through efficient management of the country start-up and clinical team. Typically works independently on projects of moderate to high complexity and may assume regional lead or Clinical Study Manager responsibilities. Essential Functions: Manages all clinical and start-up activities, operational and quality aspects of allocated studies, of moderate to high complexity, in compliance with ICH GCP. In accordance to project specific requirements, may assume Lead CTM responsibilities on regional level, Clinical Study Manager (CSM) responsibilities or take on additional responsibilities; e.g. process improvements, manage complex programs, have wider management or project coordination responsibilities. Develops start-up and clinical tools (e.g. Essential Document Checklist, Monitoring Plan, Monitoring Guidelines) in conjunction with the study requirements and Data Quality Plan. Contributes to the development of the Master Action Plan (MAP) for providing clinical related documents. Ensures timely set up, organization, content and quality of the relevant sections of the Trial Master File (local and central). May participate in the design and development of CRFs, CRF guidelines, patient informed consent templates and other protocol specific documents as required. Collaborates with the project manager to prepare, organize, and present at client meetings, including bid defense and hand-off meetings.