Thermo Fisher Scientific

Project Manager II - New Product Introduction

Thermo Fisher Scientific$85K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of project management experience OR Advanced Degree without experience
  • Preferred degrees in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or related fields
  • Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus
  • Experience with product development lifecycle and stage-gate processes preferred
  • Strong financial and budget management skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience with quality management systems (GMP, ISO) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end product development projects from concept to commercialization
  • Create and maintain Operations product infrastructure for NPIs and custom opportunities
  • Document all NPI/PCP materials, ensuring technical transfers are complete and approved
  • Coordinate with cross-site support teams to ensure accuracy in manufacturing and compliance documentation
  • Schedule critical manufacturing reviews and secure necessary approvals
  • Act as a core NPI team member with accountability for high-quality product delivery
  • Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail throughout project management

Benefits

  • Standard Monday through Friday work schedule
  • Work primarily in an office environment
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for collaboration and teamwork
  • Opportunities to manage innovative and complex projects
  • Ability to contribute to the launch of new products within the life sciences industry
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager II will represent Operations in end-to-end product development projects from concept through commercialization. This role oversees complex projects from initiation through successful delivery, managing NPI timelines and milestones while ensuring effective execution and stakeholder approval. The successful candidate will coordinate with Program & Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product launches, oversee stage-gate processes, and drive cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products to market on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent Eugene Operations in New Product Introduction launches, managing projects across Business Units and Product Lines
  • Create all Operations product infrastructure for NPIs and some Customs opportunities, including manufacturing batch records, all product SKU levels, customer-facing specifications, COAs and labels
  • Create all Operations NPI/PCP documentation ensuring Technical Transfers are complete, approved by site subject matter experts (SMEs), and PAC gates adhere to targeted launch dates
  • Serve as an Operations infrastructure expert in OCPLM ensuring manufacturing documents, bill of materials, and regulatory/compliance structures are correct, coordinating with cross-site support teams
  • Schedule and coordinate critical MFG reviews with lab personnel and leadership, ensuring approvals for protocols and work orders are complete
  • Function as a critical NPI core team member with accountability and ownership, focusing on long-term MFG repeatability and high-quality products
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, expert organizational skills, and advanced follow-up capabilities


REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in project management, or Advanced Degree with no project management experience required
  • Degrees in a scientific field and experience in a regulated, technical environment heavily preferred
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field
  • Project Management certification (PMP) or strong knowledge of project management methodologies is a plus
  • Additional relevant certifications beneficial (e.g., Six Sigma, Oracle Cloud Product Lifecycle Management)
  • Experience with product development lifecycle and stage-gate processes with understanding of NPI methodologies is a plus
  • Technical knowledge relevant to product development and commercialization within the life sciences industry is beneficial
  • Strong financial and budget management capabilities
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in cross-functional team environments with strong customer focus and relationship management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality
  • Process improvement and change management experience
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a results-oriented environment
  • Experience with quality management systems (GMP, ISO) preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, project management software and business systems
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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