Technology Transfer Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, pharmacy, or business
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset
  • Minimum 5 years’ previous experience in Engineering, Production, Quality, or relevant contract manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 3 years project management and/or client service experience
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered
  • Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Commercial business orientation and financial knowledge
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing/operational processes
  • Excellent knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance
  • Effective leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate and empower cross-functional team members
  • Ability to meet timelines and prioritize multiple project results
  • Well organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work both in a team as well as independently
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficiency with the English Language

Responsibilities

  • Support the definition of new business opportunities while meeting with existing/potential clients, together with Business Management, during technical meetings with the scope of acquiring new products or the revision of the progress status/completion of projects
  • Maintain continuous contact with clients, focusing on clients’ requirements and the interests of the company
  • Generate documents such as the Transfer Checklist, Gap Analysis encompassing process construction, Technology Transfer Master Plan/Scope, Technology Transfer Report, Project Timeline, and Action Item lists
  • Identify key collaborators for client requests and lead discussions to provide solutions
  • Lead, track, follow up, and lead project activities to ensure alignment with expectations and agreed-upon timeline
  • Lead all aspects of planning, execution, and closure of all Engineering/Feasibility/Optimization phase activities
  • Chair regular meetings and correspondence between internal and client teams
  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to project timeline or commercial production
  • Work closely with Technical Operations to fully understand scope and requirements for projects triggered by events on existing commercial products
  • Collaborate with Production during the Pre-Validation/Validation/Stability phase, including review of process validation documents
  • Provide support as needed to all company functions throughout the course of the project
  • Champion a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Ensure cGMP is applied in work area and follows cGMP in all areas of the business

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementTechnology TransferGap AnalysisRisk MitigationProcess ValidationTechnical DocumentationStakeholder ManagementClient Relationship Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Technology Transfer Project Manager role?

A Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, pharmacy, or business is required, along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering, Production, Quality, or relevant contract manufacturing environment, and at least 3 years in project management and/or client service. PMP certification is an asset.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need strong communication skills (oral and written), strong project management skills, commercial business orientation with financial knowledge, strong knowledge of manufacturing/operational processes, and excellent knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA compliance.

Is this a remote position, or does it require office work?

The role is based in an office environment with a standard Monday-Friday work schedule.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The role champions a positive and collaborative work environment while ensuring cGMP is applied in all work areas.

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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