Sr. Manager, Program Management

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Work Location: Frederick, MD (on-site)

Group: Life Sciences Solutions Group

Division: Biosciences Division

How will you make an impact?

Sr. Manager's responsibility is two-fold:

Demonstrate the standard processes of Program Management, with the goal of not only delivering products of high quality and value to the organization, but also of delivering them within agreed-upon schedule, resources, budget, and scope. Functionally manage a team of program managers who lead New Product Introduction programs.

What will you do

Program Management:

Leads critical NPI programs from initiation through commercial launch. Acts as program champion and head of a cross-functional team; develops bottoms-up plans and proactively leads program risks, to optimally deliver all program deliverables. Solves problems and manages crises optimally and independently. Acts as information link between core team and leadership; prepares and presents program reviews to PAC as core team leader.

Mentors others leading programs in the SBS, providing them with high-level SBS context and mentorship.

Provides feedback to drive NPI process improvements. Sponsors change initiatives and builds standard processes regarding program management and product development in the BU.

Functional Management:

Communicates standards of program management role and responsibility, relative to grade level. Provides feedback and coaching on performance, as well as creation of personal development plans to improve skills, as needed.

Hires and allocates program management resources within the BU.

How will you get here?

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. S. or B.A.), preferred in the Life Sciences

10+ years of combined product development and project management experience, of which a portion must be in biotech, pharma, life sciences or related industry

2+ years of people management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient English.

Work is performed without significant direction and can recommend modifications to overall direction of portfolio or program in order to meet SBS goals.

Works on sophisticated, complex problems where analysis may require in depth analysis, as well as creativity.

Interacts and builds effective relationships with core and extended team members, functional managers, senior management, and customers.

Able to influence others, gain acceptance in sensitive situations and resolve conflict.

Develops and delivers original persuasive presentations to larger groups.

Gathers feedback on processes and drives practical improvements.

Experience with cell biology consumables and reagents a plus.

Behavioral Proficiencies

Highly accountable.

A strong pro-active, effective, 'can-do' attitude.

Enjoys interacting with people and can communicate effectively and concisely at all levels.

Self-managing and self-motivating, able to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines and expectations.

Willing to put in extra effort (and hours when required) to get the job done accurately.

This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.