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.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Frederick, Maryland/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?
The Project Manager III is charged with the management and execution of New Product Development Projects within the Clinical Next Generation Sequencing Division of Thermo Fisher. 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.

What will you do?

• Lead Operations/Manufacturing aspects of project management activities for new product development, ensuring key requirements and milestones are met; utilizing thorough risk management practices, continuous improvement tools and prioritization of resources.
• Recognize and escalate gaps, challenges and inefficiencies that may disrupt that success of a project as appropriate
• Follow Project Management Framework and corporate processes to execute projects ensuring compliance with all deliverables and stage gate reviews
• Deliver the assigned projects to successful conclusion (on time, on budget, and in scope)
• Identify program risks, assess impact, and execute subsequent mitigation plans
• Utilize best practices and tools for project execution and management

How will you get here?
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Scientific, Business, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 3+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in an operations-focused environment with degree, or 5 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years experience utilizing 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

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, driving that momentum to Project Teams.
• Ability to drive programs through influence and negotiation across business functions
• Ability to coach and mentor others as required to ensure on time delivery of Project Milestones
• Ability to effectively manage teams through indirect leadership, conflict resolution, and problem solving techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group: executives, managers, and subject matter experience.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one global team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.