Program Manager III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in Life Sciences. HLA, Molecular and/or Antibody experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading teams without direct authority
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in developing life science products under design control, using a standard stage-gate process from conceptualization to launch; IVD experience high preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ project management experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Six Sigma certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated excellence in managing multiple projects, consistently achieving timeline adherence, tracking deliverables, and proactively managing risks
• Proficiency in handling complex issues and adapting to a changing, cross-functional environment to support business needs
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a track record of contributing to a healthy corporate culture through practical examples
• Skilled in collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Self-managing and self-motivating, able to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and expectations.

• Lead project core teams in the development of new products and execution of change control, including defining the project scope, requirements, budget, and timelines.
• Collaborate and coordinate across all the functional areas (e.g., R&D, Product Management, Technical Operations (Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering), and Manufacturing) to deliver highly reproducible products. Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and other business functions to develop project financial models and ensure commercial success of the newly developed products.
• Continuously track and report on project health, ensuring clear communication and alignment between core teams and stakeholders. Deescalate and resolve issues, drive team to identify risk mitigations and own project success.
• Partner in and champion the continuous improvement of processes.