Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Program Manager III

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When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a hard-working, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of over $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world!

Location / Division

San Francisco/Cell Therapy (CTx)

How will you make an impact?

Successful lead key customer programs to facilitate the organization delivering on commitments. Requires successfully leading a cross functional team in all matters related to the development, tech transfer, characterization and commercialization of the cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. The position requires a highly motivated and tenacious, self-starter who can assimilate new information quickly and enjoys working closely with others within a fast-paced environment. This role interacts significantly with the customer as the point of contact, representing both the interests of the business and the customer. The individual must have technical knowledge, as well as traditional program management and leadership skills.

What will you do?

Plan and deliver all stages of program within a matrix organization on budget and time. Specifically, this includes the introduction of new products into the facilities, process development, analytical method development and qualification, equipment purchase and qualification, and preparation for non-GMP activities.Resolve project team issues and facilitate decision making within the team. Drive progress to completion to the required standard.Communicate regularly with the business team, Cell Therapy San Francisco technical team, and customer team. Report on the initially agreed upon customer and internal milestone sharing progress, issues, and risks.Identify potential project risks with the team and develop mitigation strategies, report progress, blocking issues, and risks to all collaborators. Know when to advance issues to senior leadership for resolution.Demonstrate role model leadership in the execution of PM standard work and customer centric behavior.Track and handle the financial aspects of the project including milestone payments, pass through costs and FTE estimates to ensure that we are on time and on budget. Guide project team through appropriate decision-making process prior to change order being initiated.

How will you get here?

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field with at least 6 years related experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical industry. Higher education is highly desiredCertification preferred (PMP, Six Sigma or equivalent).Equivalent combinations of education, training and meaningful work experience may be considered.A shown experience in a project or program management role dealing with customers (ideally in a contract manufacturing organization), leading programs with significant business impact. Typically, will have greater than 5 years validated experience in CMC and CDMO processes.Should possess validated understanding of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product lifecycles with experience executing process development and/or commercial manufacturing programs.Significant experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver timely and on-quality.Experience in biopharmaceutical is strongly preferred.Validated expertise in timeline & budget management, communication plans, proactive risk prevention, action tracking and project plans. Experience implementing new tools and business processes to support department efficiency.Understands causal links between the Company's integrity policies and its value to the customerOpen to challenge and to be challenged on ideas and opinions through collaborative decision-making process. Ability to resolve conflict within project teamsStrong understanding of financials analysis, forecasting, tracking, and reporting for projects vs. the allocated budget.Able to connect with all levels in small and large group settings and influence actions to get output results within a matrix environment.Pragmatic, proactive yet flexible approach in the working environmentAble to lead teams in a high paced, constantly evolving environment while maintaining order and a larger picture perspective.Able to interact and connect with internal and external senior management explaining topics/decisions in the appropriate context.Proven ability to present ideas persuasively and negotiate successfully.High initiative with an ability to maintain multiple priorities and initiatives.Ability to travel 10-15% if needed

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be performed, as assigned. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 65,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and give to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$136,350.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards