Project Manager III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Program Manager III

Requisition ID: R-01312300

When joining us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a hard-working, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of over $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world!

Location / Division

San Francisco/Cell Therapy (CTx)

How will you make an impact?

Successful lead key customer programs to facilitate the organization delivering on commitments. Requires effectively leading a cross functional team in all matters related to the development, tech transfer, characterization and commercialization of the cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. The position requires a highly motivated and tenacious, self-starter who can assimilate new information quickly and enjoys working closely with others within a fast-paced environment. This role interacts significantly with the customer as the point of contact, representing both the interests of the business and the customer. The individual must have technical knowledge, as well as traditional program management and leadership skills.

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver all stages of program within a matrix organization on budget and time. Specifically, this includes the introduction of new products into the facilities, process development, analytical method development and qualification, equipment purchase and qualification, and preparation for non-GMP activities.
• Resolve project team issues and facilitate decision making within the team. Drive progress to completion to the required standard.
• Communicate regularly with the business team, Cell Therapy San Francisco technical team, and customer team. Report on the initially agreed upon customer and internal achievements sharing progress and risks.
• Identify potential project risks with the team and develop mitigation strategies, report progress, barriers to execution, and risks to all collaborators. Know when to elevate issues to senior leadership for resolution.
• Demonstrate role model leadership in the execution of PM standard work and customer centric behavior.
• Track and handle the financial aspects of the project including invoicing, pass through costs and FTE estimates to ensure program is on time and on budget. Guide project team through appropriate decision-making process prior to change order being initiated.

How will you get here?

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field, higher education is highly desired
• At least 6+ years related experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical industry.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and meaningful work experience may be considered.
• Significant experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver timely and on-quality.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical is strongly preferred.
• Shown experience in a project or program management role dealing with customers (ideally in a contract manufacturing organization), leading programs with significant business impact. Typically, will have greater than 5 years validated experience in CMC and CDMO processes.
• Validated expertise in timeline & budget management, communication plans, proactive risk prevention, action tracking and project plans. Experience implementing new tools and business processes to support department efficiency.
• Should possess validated understanding of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product lifecycles with experience executing process development and/or commercial manufacturing programs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Certification preferred (PMP, Six Sigma or equivalent)
• Understands causal links between the Company's integrity policies and its value to the customer
• Open to challenge and to be challenged on ideas and opinions through collaborative decision-making process. Ability to resolve conflict within project teams
• Strong understanding of financials analysis, forecasting, tracking, and reporting for projects vs. the allocated budget.
• Able to connect with all levels in small and large group settings and influence actions to get output results within a matrix environment.
• Pragmatic, proactive yet flexible approach in the working environment
• Able to lead teams in a high paced, constantly evolving environment while maintaining order and a larger picture perspective.
• Able to interact and connect with internal and external senior management explaining topics/decisions in the appropriate context.
• Proven track record to present ideas persuasively and negotiate successfully.
• High initiative with an ability to maintain multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Ability to travel 10-15% if needed

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$136,350.00.

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