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Assoc Feasibility Manager

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering a home-based position for a PPD Associate Feasibility Manager. The role involves leading feasibility studies, collaborating on site list development, ensuring data accuracy, managing project status, and developing budgets. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, strong analytical and project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. The company provides competitive remuneration, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for career growth in an innovative environment.

Fall Actuarial Analyst Co-op (Supporting US team)

Company: Allstate

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Allstate, a leading home and auto insurer in Canada, is seeking a student pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, or related field. The role is a fully remote co-op opportunity from September to December, focusing on rate reviews, data analysis, and communication with business partners and regulatory authorities. Allstate values its employees, promoting growth, diversity, and work-life balance. The company has been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and is committed to making a positive difference in the community.

Associate Project Manager, Project Manager & Sr Project Manager, Global Clinical Supplies (LATAM)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a fully remote role in LATAM locations, supporting global clinical trials' supply chain. The role involves developing study plans, coordinating with internal teams, ensuring compliance with company and client requirements, and participating in ongoing training. The ideal candidate should have strong English skills, interpersonal abilities, and experience in clinical supply operations. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides competitive remuneration, benefits, and a mission-driven company culture focused on making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Oversight Directors - Cardio/General Medicine (CVGM Team)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director, Project Management in their Oversight Team for the EMEA region. The role can be fully remote, office, or hybrid. The candidate should have recent experience in full-service clinical trials, specifically in areas such as Cardiovascular, GI, Nephrology, Rare Disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Dyslipidemia Immunology, Dermatology, Woman's Health, Cell & Gene Therapy, CAR-T, Immunology, RA, Biosimilars, and GI (inclusive of UC/CD). The role involves strategic indication or client-specific portfolio management, providing therapeutic expertise in project delivery execution, and driving overall strategy development for proposals. The ideal candidate should possess comprehensive therapeutic area knowledge, excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and strong financial acumen.

Project Manager - Global Clinical Supplies

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Project Manager/Sr Project Manager for their Global Clinical Supplies Team in the EMEA region. The role involves managing full supply chain oversight for complex global clinical trials, ensuring compliance with company and client requirements, and representing the department internally and externally. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and a strong focus on customer service. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive remuneration, benefits, and a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Senior Account Director, Business Development (Bioanalytical Labs)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a professional with a scientific, sales, or marketing background in the pharmaceutical/biotech area for a remote position with up to 50% travel. The role involves securing and retaining business for PPD through professional sales activities, positioning PPD as a primary or preferred provider for clinical development work. Key responsibilities include orchestrating RFP strategy calls, developing client proposals, preparing client presentations, negotiating and closing contracts, and ensuring client happiness. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant formal qualification, and 5+ years of experience. Thermo Fisher Scientific values employee health and wellbeing, promoting a healthy and balanced work environment.

Sr Account Director, Business Development (Biotech) - US, New England

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The job posting is for a Sales position based in Boston, focusing on securing and retaining business for PPD. The role involves professional sales activities targeting decision-makers and influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors. Key responsibilities include positioning PPD as a primary provider, qualifying deals, developing proposals, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate should have a scientific, sales, or marketing background with experience in pharmaceutical/biotech Phase II & III clinical solutions. They should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a proven track record in developing business contacts, and experience in identifying and developing sales leads. The role involves occasional travel, both domestic and international, and requires frequent interaction with diverse groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for different seniority levels in academia?
Assistant professors in STEM departments average $70,000–$90,000, while associate professors range $90,000–$115,000. Full professors can earn $120,000–$160,000, depending on institution type. Research scientists in university labs earn $85,000–$110,000, and academic administrators (department chairs, deans) range $110,000–$180,000.
What skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD or terminal degree in the discipline is mandatory for faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or a state teaching license) is often required for K‑12 or community college positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS), grant-writing (e.g., NIH, NSF, private foundations), and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) is essential for instructional designers and online faculty.
Is remote work available for academic roles?
Many universities now offer hybrid teaching options for faculty, allowing online course delivery via Zoom or LMS. Instructional designers and research staff can work remotely, especially in industry‑partnered labs. Administrative roles may be partially remote, but on‑campus presence is typically required for department meetings.
What are common career progression paths in academia?
Typical progression starts with assistant professor (2–5 years, tenure track), followed by associate professor (tenure decision), and then full professor (tenured). Parallel tracks include research scientist (non‑tenure, funded by grants), department chair (leadership role), and dean (college‑level administration). Advancement often requires publishing, securing external funding, and demonstrating teaching excellence.
What industry trends are shaping academic careers today?
Interdisciplinary research hubs (e.g., data science, bioinformatics, sustainability) are expanding. AI and machine learning are integrated into curricula and research projects. Online and hybrid learning models are becoming standard, increasing demand for instructional designers. Open‑access publishing and data‑sharing mandates are changing scholarship expectations.

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