Lead nurse

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Join Us as a Supervisor Nursing – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Supervisor Nursing supervises the nursing staff in the technical operations of the department to ensure proper nursing coverage of clinical study activities.



What You'll Do:

• Be actively involved in procedures related to late phase as well as early phase study conduct, if needed.
• Manage staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approve courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Review and approve time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.
• Serve as a technical consultant in the planning and execution of study conduction workflows and setup.
• Oversee the technical aspects and operation of study conduction in the clinic, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Prepare weekly to monthly scheduling and study conduction assignments of nursing staff to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Ensure staff accountability and consistency in the execution of their respective duties and management of their working hours.
• Lead and direct departmental staff meetings as guided by operational and other applicable agendas.
• Participate in projects and department initiatives as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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 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, Abilities:
• Attention to details with solid organizational skills
• Fundamental understanding of early phase clinical trials, with detailed ability to understand study protocols and translate requirements into procedural tasks for conduction
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking

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:

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels both domestic and international.

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.