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Project/ Program LeaderThermo Fisher • Grand Island, NY, US
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Project / Program Leader

Project / Program Leader

Thermo Fisher • Grand Island, NY, US
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Project Leader

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll engage in meaningful work within a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As a member of our growing global organization with over $40 billion in revenues and the industry's largest R&D investment, you'll be empowered to excel and make significant contributions to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Position Summary :

We're seeking a dynamic Project Leader to join our Program Management team in the Life Science segment. In this role, you'll drive multiple projects within our Cell Culture Customized / Service Business Segment, interfacing between our internal technical team and our prestigious customers, including world-leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and academic / hospital clinical centers.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead diverse and global projects from initiation to successful completion
  • Facilitate and guide internal and customer-facing project team meetings across cultures and geographies.
  • Develop accountability within the team to ensure timely task completion
  • Handle and communicate project scope, schedule, resources, and finances to key interested parties
  • Implement effective risk management and issue resolution strategies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and maintain crucial project documentation
  • Spearhead external collaboration initiatives
  • Engage and communicate with stakeholders and leadership to keep the project aligned with their goals
  • Apply project management tools (e.g., MS Project) to maintain accurate project schedules and resource allocation

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., bioproduction, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, biology, or chemistry)
  • 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in product development
  • PMP or equivalent certification is beneficial
  • Proficiency and knowledge of continuous improvement principles such as PPI 8-Step Problem Solving Process or equivalent is beneficial
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and meeting facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve conflicts in a team environment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience leading teams in a design control and change management environment is a plus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • What We Offer :

  • An inclusive culture that values diversity and develops a sense of belonging
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that instills a sense of pride
  • Robust professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and wellness programs
  • Performance-based annual bonus
  • Join our team of over 125,000 extraordinary minds, each with a unique story, and help us advance our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

    The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $83,300.00$125,000.00.

    This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and / or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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