mRNA Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Monza, Lombardy, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Completion of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a scientific/pharmaceutical area (FCT, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology) or in engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is helpful
  • Solid experience in project management and in complex projects leading in a dynamic and demanding environment
  • Ability to lead multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously
  • Technical Skills: Advanced pharmaceutical techniques, Advanced pharmaceutical production, Extensive [knowledge/experience in relevant areas]

Responsibilities

  • Independently leads a large, sophisticated project portfolio or multiple client projects, planning and delivering at all project stages, including introduction of new products into facilities, process development, scale-up, analytical method development and qualification, equipment purchase and qualification, and preparation for non-GMP and GMP activities
  • Proactively diagnoses project challenges and partners with cross functional teams to determine solutions that overcome undesirable situations and deliver positive outcomes both internally and externally
  • Resolves project team issues and facilitates strategic decision-making within the team. Drives progress to completion to the highest standard
  • Conducts regular strategic meetings with the leadership team, technical team, and customer team. Maintains a strong focus on clients' requirements and the interests of the company
  • Identifies and mitigates potential project risks with the team, reports progress, blocking issues, and risks to all team members. Knows when to advance issues to senior leadership for resolution
  • Generates key documentation including Technology Transfer Master Plan/Scope, Change Control Request, Project Risk Assessment, Project Timeline, and Action Item lists
  • Develops, improves, and implements program and project management tools and templates for use by the program teams
  • Supervises and controls the financial aspects of the project, including landmark payments, pass-through costs, and FTE estimates to ensure projects are timely and on budget. Guides the project team through appropriate decision-making processes prior to initiating change orders
  • Collaborates with Business Management to identify new business opportunities and meets with clients to discuss new products or project updates
  • Contributes to the optimization of the production process, with continuous efforts to increase project savings on the technical side, while maintaining compliance with cGMP and company procedures
  • Helps the Commercial Quotes Group in assessing technical costs for new job orders by providing material details, production schedules, processes, and supply costs that align with company interests
  • Ensures cGMP is applied in the work area and follows cGMP in all areas of the business
  • Understands and applies, as needed, emergency procedures and safe systems of work
  • Follows all EH&S requirements. Observes safety behavior in the working environment

Skills

Project Management
Process Development
Scale-up
Analytical Method Development
Equipment Qualification
GMP
Cross-Functional Leadership
Strategic Decision-Making

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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