Thermo Fisher Scientific

Program Manager III - GMP Small Molecule

Thermo Fisher Scientific • $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Wisconsin, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent vocational qualification
  • 7+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training
  • Strong science and/or business acumen
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management
  • Proven analytical skills and strong negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage client relationships and deliver program objectives
  • Monitor program/project status, budgets, and timelines
  • Act as primary liaison between clients and project teams
  • Coordinate complex study programs and client visits
  • Lead program governance and oversee project prioritization
  • Train and support junior Program Managers

Benefits

  • Fully remote work opportunity
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on health and wellbeing
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Support for work-life balance through flexible scheduling
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

This is a fully remote role supporting our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applications 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.

Discover Impactful Work:

Client-facing role responsible for managing the client relationship and on time delivery of program objectives. Oversee the coordination and management of a program by monitoring program/project status, adhering to timelines and budgets, aligning goals of projects to meet needs of the program. Acts as the primary liaison between the client, business development, and the project team facilitating the flow of information between all parties. Works closely with laboratory management to ensure that the project deliverables meet customer expectations and financial commitments. Negotiates and makes real-time decisions with the client. Drives compliance to company and project management standards across departments for a cohesive customer experience. Provides internal consulting on project management issues and identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement. Acts as chief liaison to the operational personnel of major clients and is responsible for large study programs.

A day in the Life:
  • Facilitates routine client facing meetings and attends internal meetings
  • Coordinates client visits in tandem with Business Development and Lab Operations management
  • Supports/Leads program governance model
  • Oversees complex stability launch coordination
  • Responsible for the FTE project management, including setup, monitoring, and completion
  • Responsible for client project prioritization
  • Establishes project status trackers, distributes to project team, and reviews output to ensure project deliverables are met
  • Evaluates and escalates risks across projects, monitoring and soliciting feedback
  • Responsible for projections/forecasts for large FTE programs, adhering to client budgets and utilization targets, adjusting forecasts or project priority weekly as necessary; communicate route FTE utilization and spend
  • Manages contract process in tandem with Business Development, owns individual client project contract renewals, ensures appropriate review of relevant stakeholders; drives new opportunities from existing clients
  • Provides training and support to Program Manager I and Program Manager II, driving consistency with program management processes
  • Responsible for client relationship. Responds to client inquiries, leads client communications
  • Responsible for managing client expectations and execution of program deliverables in collaboration with Laboratory Operations management
  • Acts as primary liaison between client management team and Laboratory Operations

Keys to Success:

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

Experience
  • 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
  • Strong science and/or business acumen
  • Project Management experience in a GMP environment strongly preferred
  • 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
  • Strong client relationship management skills
  • Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced undefined environment
  • Strong negotiation skills

Work 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 and/or stand for typical working hours.
  • Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.


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About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers

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Learn more about Thermo Fisher Scientific
Size
130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
NASDAQ
TMO
* Ladders Estimates

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