Sr. Manager, Program Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Rochester, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Laboratory EquipmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Life Sciences required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD or equivalent experience) and/or PMP certification preferred
  • 8+ years of technical project/program management experience with demonstrated success in delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience supervising teams in a matrixed setting with a history of championing talent and enhancing team productivity
  • Proven track record to lead, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve measurable business results
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, capable of leading without direct authority
  • Outstanding discernment and problem-solving abilities, proficient at navigating through fluid environments and shaping pivotal decisions
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to tailor messages for diverse audiences and build trust across all interpersonal levels
  • Travel requirement: 10–20%

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Program Management Office (PMO) for LPE, establishing governance, driving consistency, and ensuring accountability for results
  • Communicate regularly with divisional leadership to monitor progress, address obstacles, and support decision-making
  • Facilitate transformation by incorporating program management structures and aligning resources with LPE’s strategic aims
  • Lead program communications and phase reviews, providing clear updates tailored to all levels of collaborators
  • Encourage and mentor team members, offering strategic guidance for personal development and organizational success
  • Manage division-wide programs, including A3 and STRAP deployment, Big Rocks, and X-Matrix alignment, to meet strategic objectives

Skills

Program Management
PMO
Governance
Stakeholder Communication
Strategic Alignment
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Transformation Management
Phase Reviews
Risk 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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