Sr R&D Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Software, Scientific InstrumentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of confirmed experience leading software or technology projects within a structured PMO or regulated environment
  • Strong understanding of modern SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), including release management and quality assurance practices
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time, within scope, and budget, across distributed teams
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Planview, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification highly desirable
  • Preferred Attributes
  • Experience managing software projects in a scientific, laboratory, or regulated (e.g., GxP) environment
  • Familiarity with SaaS development, cloud deployment, or digital transformation initiatives
  • Strong analytical approach and ability to balance structure with flexibility in a constantly evolving environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery across the software portfolio, ensuring adherence to SDLC processes and highest quality standards
  • Partner closely with Product Management, R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Operations to translate strategic objectives into executable project plans
  • Define scope, landmarks, resource plans, and success criteria, ensuring clarity and alignment across all interested parties
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and changes proactively, using data-driven insights to advise decisions and maintain delivery predictability
  • Prepare and present project updates to leadership, ensuring visibility on progress, risks, and mitigations
  • Facilitate collaboration across global and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain focus on key deliverables
  • Drive continuous improvement by championing lessons learned, process optimization, and knowledge sharing across the PMO community
  • Supply data insights to portfolio reporting and resource management, supporting strategic prioritization and business planning cycles

Skills

Project Management
SDLC
Agile
Risk Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning
Data-driven 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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