Thermo Fisher Scientific

Program Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific$95K — $148K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree plus 3 years or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years in project/program management, ideally in Biotech or Sterile Drug Product Manufacturing.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
  • Experience leading complex technical projects with cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Customer service experience balancing client needs with business priorities.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Leads multiple Steriles customer projects ensuring all activities align with customer expectations and schedules.
  • Maintains close communication with client representatives, addressing issues and ensuring project timelines are met.
  • Conducts regular meetings with project team members to understand operational issues and coordinates development activities.
  • Negotiates project differences independently while advising management on potential risks and issues.
  • Accurately completes project activity plans and reports within targeted timelines.
  • Promotes adherence to the Innate Project Management System for revenue and resource commitment.
  • Plans future customer activities and seeks out aligned project opportunities.

Benefits

  • Choice of national medical and dental plans, including health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including tuition reimbursement.
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid parental leave.
  • Retirement and savings programs such as a competitive 401(k) plan.
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available at a discount.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office

Job Description

GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY

The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages multiple Steriles customer project(s) and related project team activities in all capacities and serve as the primary contact for both internal and external customers, working closely with the Business Manager to support new initiatives and coordinate contract amendments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leads the project(s) and project teams ensuring all required activities occur as planned or are reviewed and agreed to by the customer. Coordinates scheduling of activities to meet customer demands and apply expertise and experience to resolve issues. Identifies resource issues and use effective communication/leadership confirming satisfactory resolution occurs.
  • Maintains close contact with the client representative(s) through meetings, site visits, teleconferences, and other forums ensuring that issues are addressed and project timeline activities are met. Serves as primary contact and communication link between Company and customer.
  • Meets regularly with project team members and production staff to understand operations and issues in connection to the project(s). Coordinates internal development activities key to ensuring successful product transfers.
  • Negotiates project differences within the company and with the key customer contacts with minimal support, ensuring resolutions that are amenable to both parties and/or advising management of potential risks & issues.
  • Completes all required project activity plans/reports accurately, in detail, and by the targeted time.
  • Encourages support of Innate Project Management System throughout the project teams to ensure that necessary revenue and resource commitments are identified.
  • Plans for future customer activities and solicit other projects that are aligned with the company goals & objectives.
  • Informs Marketing of potential revenue increases/losses related to the project and/or customer.
  • Prepares and presents project updates to executive and steering committees.
  • Leads the activities of direct reports and provide opportunities to increase skills.
  • Works in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in Biotech and/or Sterile Drug Product Manufacturing
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
• Experience leading complex technical projects involving cross-functional, globally distributed teams, including tech transfers
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices
• Customer service experience including the ability to balance client needs with business priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision making
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in matrix organizations
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results in a responsive environment
• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality management systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
• Experience with continuous improvement and

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $95,900.00-$148,825.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount


For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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