Project/ Program Leader

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Town of Grand Island, NY

About The Position

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll engage in meaningful work within a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As a member of our growing global organization with over $40 billion in revenues and the industry's largest R&D investment, you'll be empowered to excel and make significant contributions to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Position Summary: We're seeking a dynamic Project Leader to join our Program Management team in the Life Science segment. In this role, you'll drive multiple projects within our Cell Culture Customized/Service Business Segment, interfacing between our internal technical team and our prestigious customers, including world-leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and academic/hospital clinical centers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., bioproduction, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, biology, or chemistry)
3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in product development
Strong organizational and planning abilities
Excellent interpersonal and meeting facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve conflicts in a team environment
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certification is beneficial
Proficiency and knowledge of continuous improvement principles such as PPI 8-Step Problem Solving Process or equivalent is beneficial
Experience leading teams in a design control and change management environment is a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Lead diverse and global projects from initiation to successful completion
Facilitate and guide internal and customer-facing project team meetings across cultures and geographies.
Develop accountability within the team to ensure timely task completion
Handle and communicate project scope, schedule, resources, and finances to key interested parties
Implement effective risk management and issue resolution strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and maintain crucial project documentation
Spearhead external collaboration initiatives
Engage and communicate with stakeholders and leadership to keep the project aligned with their goals
Apply project management tools (e.g., MS Project) to maintain accurate project schedules and resource allocation

Benefits

An inclusive culture that values diversity and develops a sense of belonging
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that instills a sense of pride
Robust professional development and career growth opportunities
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and wellness programs
Performance-based annual bonus
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