Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, growing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Job Description:

Thermo Fisher's mRNA unit in Monza is looking for a Senior Project Manager! The ideal candidate will have solid experience in project management and in complex projects leading in a dynamic and demanding environment, and the ability to lead multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

Independently leads a large, sophisticated project portfolio or multiple client projects, planning and delivering at all project stages. This includes the introduction of new products into the facilities, process development, scale-up, analytical method development and qualification, equipment purchase and qualification, and preparation for non-GMP and GMP activities.Proactively diagnoses project challenges and partners with cross functional teams to determine solutions that overcome undesirable situations and deliver positive outcomes both internally and externally.Resolve project team issues and facilitate strategic decision-making within the team. Drive progress to completion to the highest standard.Conduct regular strategic meetings with the leadership team, technical team, and customer team. Maintain a strong focus on clients' requirements and the interests of the company.Identify and mitigate potential project risks with the team, report progress, blocking issues, and risks to all team members. Know when to advance issues to senior leadership for resolution.Generate key documentation including Technology Transfer Master Plan/Scope, Change Control Request, Project Risk Assessment, Project Timeline, and Action Item lists.Develop, improve, and implement program and project management tools and templates for use by the program teamsSupervise and control the financial aspects of the project, including landmark payments, pass-through costs, and FTE estimates to ensure projects are timely and on budget. Guide the project team through appropriate decision-making processes prior to initiating change orders.Collaborate with Business Management to identify new business opportunities and meet with clients to discuss new products or project updates.Contribute to the optimization of the production process, with continuous efforts to increase project savings on the technical side, while maintaining compliance with cGMP and company procedures.Help the Commercial Quotes Group in assessing technical costs for new job orders by providing material details, production schedules, processes, and supply costs that align with company interests.

GMP & Health & Safety:

Ensure cGMP is applied in the work area and follows cGMP in all areas of the business.Understand and apply, as needed, emergency procedures and safe systems of work.Follow all EH&S requirements.Observe safety behavior in the working environment.

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent (depending on the country) in a scientific/pharmaceutical area (FCT, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology) or in engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is helpful.

Technical Skills:

Advanced pharmaceutical techniquesAdvanced pharmaceutical productionExtensive client service/project management experience

Professional Experience:

Typically requires 7 years of previous related experience and a deep knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry. Confirmed experience in leading large-scale projects.Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Languages:

English + local languages: written and oral communication skills

Personality Traits:

Superior organizational and project management experience and skills.Advanced negotiation & presentation skills.Strong commercial business orientation/financial skills.Exceptional analytical abilities with detail orientation.Strong ability to lead and guide a team as well as work independently.

Desirable:

PMP certification is highly preferred