Program Manager II

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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.

DESCRIPTION:
As a Program Manager II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll contribute significantly to innovation and excellence across our organization. Youll coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs and projects that directly support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working in a dynamic, matrix environment, youll manage all aspects of program execution from initiation through successful delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Youll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to facilitate decision-making, maintain program control, and deliver results within established scope, schedule, and budget constraints. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while developing your career at a leading life sciences company.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree and 2+ years of program/project management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Business Administration, or related field
PMP certification or equivalent project management certification preferred

Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Excellent financial acumen including budget management, forecasting, and revenue tracking
Advanced proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work effectively at all organizational levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Adaptable approach to changing priorities and deadlines
English language proficiency required for collaboration
10-15% travel may be required based on business needs
Experience with continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies