Project Manager III
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Frederick, MD OR Carlsbad, CA - ONSITE

US Full-Time

Job Title: Project Manager III

Requisition ID: TBD

Location/Division Specific Information: 7305 Executive Way, Frederick Maryland

COMPANY INFORMATION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or enhance productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY

This Project Management Position is part of the Clinical Next Generation Sequencing Division (CSD) which supplies "sample to answer" instrument, software and reagent solutions; has the leading position in research markets; and is the market leader in targeted sequencing and clinical Next- Generation Sequencing.

How will you make an impact?

This role is charged with management and execution of assigned projects within the Clinical Next Generation Sequencing Division of Thermo Fisher with an emphasis on operations-focused actions and results. To ensure delivery of on time product launches, the applicant should be proficient in industry standard project management processes, tools, and strategies.

The Project Manager will coordinate cross functionally with R&D, Product Management, Marketing, Finance, Planning, QA/QC, Tech Transfer, Engineering, and the Divisional Leadership team to ensure robust processes are implemented and followed in manufacturing, including crafting of accurate requirements, batch records, specifications and associated documents. Projects will include New Product Introduction (NPI), in accordance with company product commercialization process guidelines and documentation, manufacturing transfer(s) across internal sites, sustaining, OEM, and process improvement. In order to enable success, the candidate should be proficient in leading teams without direct management authority and demonstrate leadership through influence.

What will you do?

• Lead the detailed planning and management of operations activities in various projects through to completion. Ensuring key requirements and achievements are met; applying risk management practices, continuous improvement tools and prioritization of resources.
• Recognize and call out gaps, challenges and inefficiencies that may interrupt that success of a project as appropriate
• Follow Project Management Framework and corporate processes to successfully achieve completion of projects ensuring compliance with all output and stage gate reviews.
• Deliver the assigned projects to successful conclusion (on time, on budget, and in scope)
• Ensure appropriate tools and techniques are available and employed by the project teams to enable them to meet their assigned objectives successfully
• Identify program risks, assess impact, and implement subsequent mitigation plans
• Develop standard processes and tools for project execution and management
• Work with Operations PM Team to solidify and adhere to process for prioritizing and subsequently resourcing projects as needed

How will you get here?
Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Scientific/Business Related Field. (Ex. Chemistry, Business Management, Supply Chain, etc)

Experience:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in an operations-focused environment
• 2+ years experience applying project management software tools (MS Project, Miro, Jira)
• Must have comprehensive understanding of Document Control Practices (Agile or Equivalent)
• Prior experience leading FMEA and associated Risk Analysis a plus
• Experience working in an IVD/Medical Device/Biotech/Food industry a plus
• Six-Sigma/PMP/CPIM certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficient with MS Office, in particular Project, Teams, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and excellent documentation skills are a must
• The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group: executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual decisions
• Excellent critical thinking, crisis management, and decision-making skills required
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, patient, with a passion for learning and always driving for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Proven track record to lead matrixed team of professional to complete projects on time

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $75,800.00-$113,675.00.

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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