Project Manager II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

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 day, enabling 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 further by developing solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges, such as protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, and finding cures for cancer.

Location/Division-Specific Information:

Carlsbad, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Discover Impactful Work:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Project Manager II, where you'll lead essential initiatives that help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you'll oversee complex projects in the Filling, Packaging, and Labels departments from initiation through successful delivery, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder satisfaction. You'll lead SKU attributes (expiration dating) investigations, Right First Time improvements through document improvements, and own project A3s to support the Downstream strategy. Additionally, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources and timelines, and implement process improvements while maintaining the highest quality standards. This position offers an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a leading science company.

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

• Advanced Degree with no experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in a regulated/technical environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Sciences, Business or related field
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is a plus
• Additional relevant certifications beneficial (e.g., Six Sigma, Agile)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, project management software and business systems
• Strong financial and budget management capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality
• Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in cross-functional team environments
• Process improvement and change management experience
• Strong customer focus and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a results-oriented environment
• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Experience with quality management systems (GMP, ISO) preferred
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in the applicable industry

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit:  https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $66,000.00–$99,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards