Program Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Healthcare IT, or related field. Will consider combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience managing business and IT projects and programs in healthcare (Biotech, Pharma, Medical Device, etc.)
  • Prior experience in project, program, release management, organizational change, and team management
  • Deep experience with the complexities of delivering major programs in regulated environments (e.g., GxP/SOX/HIPAA/GDPR)
  • Solid understanding of drug discovery, clinical trials, supply chain logistics, and business operations
  • Proven experience in program management, customer engagement, and leading managers across business and IT functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Detailed understanding of project management methods, business process improvement, and standard practices for program delivery
  • Knowledge of technology

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate programs and activities in accordance with both business and IT mission and goals
  • Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization, including business transformation and technology innovation
  • Contribute to the development of, and lead progress towards, long-term business and IT goals
  • Develop budgets and operating plans for both business and IT programs
  • Create metrics to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement in business processes and IT systems
  • Write program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of business and IT services
  • Lead a matrixed team with a diverse array of business and technical talents and responsibilities
  • Ensure goals are met regarding customer satisfaction, safety, quality, team performance, and business impact
  • Implement and lead changes to achieve overall business and IT program goals
  • Meet with customers and partners to make communication easy and clear regarding program issues and decisions on services
  • Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle
  • Analyze program risks and cross-project dependencies to minimize impact on business and IT outcomes
  • Lead the day-to-day activities of multiple resources as defined by the program strategy, including business analysts, project managers, and technical staff
  • Evaluate project managers and other staff as needed

Skills

Program Management
Project Management
Release Management
Organizational Change Management
Team Management
GxP
SOX
HIPAA
GDPR
Drug Discovery
Clinical Trials
Supply Chain Logistics
Business Operations

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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