mRNA Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Monza, Lombardy, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), 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 (e.g., FCT, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology) or in engineering
  • Pharmaceutical techniques
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Advanced client service/project management experience
  • Typically 5 years of previous related experience and general knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven background in project management
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment
  • Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver all stages of program within a matrix organization on budget and time, 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
  • Resolve project team issues and facilitate decision making within the team; drive progress to completion to the required standard
  • Hold regular meetings and correspondence with the leadership team, technical team, and customer team; maintain focus on clients' requirements and the interests of the company
  • Identify potential project risks with the team and develop mitigation strategies; report progress, blocking issues, and risks to all team members; know when to advance issues to senior leadership for resolution
  • Generate key documentation including Technology Transfer Master Plan/Scope, Change Control Request, Project Risk Assessment, Project Timeline, and Action Item lists
  • Demonstrate role model leadership in the execution of PM standard work and customer centric behavior
  • Track and handle the financial aspects of the project including invoicing, pass through costs, and FTE estimates to ensure on time and on budget; guide project team through appropriate decision-making process prior to change order being initiated
  • Collaborate with Business Management to identify new business opportunities and meet with clients, discussing new products or project updates
  • Lead 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
  • Help the Commercial Quotes Group assess technical costs for new job orders by providing material details, production schedule, processes, and supply costs that align with company interests
  • Ensure cGMP is applied in the work area and follows cGMP in all areas of the business
  • Understand and apply, as needed, emergency procedures and safe systems of work
  • Follow all EH&S requirements; observe safety behavior in the working environment

Skills

Project Management
mRNA
Process Development
Scale-up
Analytical Method Development
Equipment Qualification
GMP
Risk Management
Matrix Organization
Stakeholder Management

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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