R&D Project Manager III

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Greenville, NC

About The Position

Join our R&D organization as a Project Manager III and contribute to innovation and excellence across Thermo Fisher Scientific's diverse portfolio. You will manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception through successful delivery while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Working closely with cross-functional teams spanning R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial organizations, you will help bring innovative solutions to market that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Requirements

Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices or high-tech manufacturing
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Pharmacy or related technical field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
Additional certifications in Agile/Scrum, SAFe, Six Sigma or related methodologies beneficial Experience leading complex technical projects involving cross-functional, globally distributed teams
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision making
Demonstrated leadership abilities in matrix organizations
Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results in a responsive environment
Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed
Expertise in relevant technical domain (e.g. manufacturing processes, validation) based on role focus
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality management systems
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
Experience with continuous improvement and process optimization

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
Additional certifications in Agile/Scrum, SAFe, Six Sigma or related methodologies beneficial
Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial

Responsibilities

Independently manages several medium size and/or complex active projects (number of projects depends on client needs and complexity of projects).
Structures project(s) in line with client strategy, inclusive of identifying needs, establishing goals, defining resource requirements and tracking performance. Skilled at identifying gaps and prioritizing improvement opportunities.
Proactively diagnoses project challenges, developing solutions and/or overcoming undesirable situations with minimal guidance and may mentor other team members on project resolution.
Effectively defines, tracks, and manages budgets and revisions to reflect scope changes and established commitments.
Understands customer contract terms & conditions and skilled in negotiation techniques.
Performs and interprets comprehensive needs analyses which reflect an understanding of the customer needs and value proposition.
Knowledgeable of Thermo Fisher’s solutions portfolio and communicates company’s value proposition in relation to the competition.
Maintains close contact with the client representatives through meetings, site visits, teleconferences, and other forums ensuring that issues are addressed and project timelines are met. Serves as primary contact and communication line between Company and Customer.
Independently leverages and interprets data to ensure successful projects and customer satisfaction.
Meets regularly with project team members and production staff to understand operations and issues in connection to the project(s). Coordinates internal development activities key to ensuring successful product transfers.
Seeks mentorship and guidance to drive personal development and further strengthen project management.
Ensures that all communication is clear, focused and based on a solid understanding of needs using the most appropriate medium.
Works with others to quickly resolve or collaborate on solutions to problems. Facilitates alignment on timelines among cross-functional teams.
Takes ownership of project results, fosters respect from team members, and ensures agreement on the overall vision.
Performs other duties as assigned