Assoc Dir Project Mgr

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

This position will be 100% client-dedicated to a biotech company and thier R&D deptartment.

Position Description

• Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects.
• Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics.
• Responsible for management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, timelines, and documentation.
• Accountable for accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders.
• Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans.
• Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Ensure documentation of key team information and project management systems.
• Identify and evaluate the critical path and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans.
• Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline).
• Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years' experience as project manager leading cross-functional teams in a global matrixed environment.
• In-depth knowledge of drug research, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and with quality.
• Strong experience with CMC, labs, manufacturing and regulatory

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

• May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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 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 with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.