Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring for the position of Project Support Coordinator – Language Specialist in Bangalore, India. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity for candidates with strong project coordination skills and proficiency in German, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian, along with English.
The role supports global clinical research projects and involves study setup, project coordination, clinical trial systems, eTMF documentation, reporting, meeting coordination and audit readiness activities.
Job Overview
| Company | Thermo Fisher Scientific |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Project Support Coordinator – Language Specialist |
| Job Location | Bangalore, India |
| Department | Clinical Research / Project Support |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Work Mode | Fully Onsite |
| Work Schedule | Monday–Friday |
| Experience | Relevant experience preferred |
| Language Requirement | English + German/French/Spanish/Portuguese/Italian |
| Language Level | B1 or above preferred |
| Application Mode | Online |
Project Support Coordinator – Language Specialist
Job Description
The Project Support Coordinator – Language Specialist will provide administrative and technical support to global clinical research project teams.
The selected candidate will assist with study setup and maintenance, clinical trial systems, project documentation, data entry, reporting, eTMF activities, meeting coordination and project tracking.
Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in at least one foreign language in addition to English.
Language Requirements
Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and proficiency in at least one of the following languages:
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
B1 level or above, or equivalent professional proficiency, is preferred.
Recognized language certification will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate assigned clinical trial activities according to project requirements.
- Support initial study setup and ongoing study maintenance.
- Maintain study-specific systems, trackers, tools and documentation.
- Perform assigned department, country, internal and investigator file reviews.
- Document findings and follow up on identified issues.
- Ensure assigned activities are completed within timelines and quality requirements.
- Maintain study team lists and project-specific trackers.
- Support project-level training and system access management.
- File study documents in the Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF).
- Conduct routine eTMF reviews and follow up on missing or incorrectly filed documents.
- Support clinical trial systems such as CTMS, Oracle Activate and eTMF.
- Assist with access requests, document tracking and audit-readiness activities.
- Coordinate client and internal meetings.
- Prepare meeting materials, distribute minutes and follow up on action items.
- Export and reconcile study metrics and reports.
- Support analysis of project information and identification of potential issues.
- Maintain vendor trackers and verify information for accuracy.
- Support compilation of Investigator Site File (ISF) templates and pharmacy binders.
- Participate in Kick-Off and Project Launch meetings.
- Take meeting notes and support initial study activities.
- Identify project risks and issues and escalate them to appropriate stakeholders.
- Contribute to process improvement and cross-functional initiatives.
- Support onboarding and training of new team members where applicable.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have:
- High School/Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Relevant academic or vocational qualification.
- Appropriate technical certification where required.
An equivalent combination of education, professional training and directly relevant experience may also be considered.
Required Skills
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
- Good interpersonal and customer-focused skills.
- Strong time-management and prioritization abilities.
- Ability to analyze project data and systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to learn clinical trial systems and technologies.
- Ability to understand applicable regulations, ICH-GCP, SOPs and working procedures.
- Strong professional communication skills across international teams.
Clinical Research Knowledge
The role may require candidates to develop working knowledge of:
- Clinical trial processes
- ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Country-specific regulations
- Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF)
- Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
- Investigator Site Files (ISF)
- Clinical trial documentation
- Audit readiness
- Project tracking and reporting
Work Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Work Mode: Fully Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers portal.
Job Requisition ID: R-01368198
Position: Project Support Coordinator – Language Specialist
Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly highlights their project coordination experience, clinical research exposure, English communication skills and foreign-language proficiency.
Important Note
This position specifically requires proficiency in at least one of German, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian, in addition to English. Candidates with B1-level or higher foreign-language proficiency are preferred.