Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Bend, Oregon Thermo Fisher Scientific site consists of approximately 100 highly motivated employees focused on contract early phase clinical drug product formulation development and manufacturing. The site is a part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG), which also encompasses drug substance manufacturing, clinical distribution and commercial drug product launch.

Bend, Oregon is an appealing community of around 100,000 people commonly known as ‘the outdoor playground of the West’ because of the myriad of available outdoor activities and desirable living conditions.

How will you make an impact?

The Project Manager I acts as the primary liaison between site customers and Thermo Fisher pharmaceutical development teams to achieve project goals and timelines.  The PM I works with functional departments to balance project needs with site resources and communicates proactively with all levels of the internal organization ensure client satisfaction. 

What will you do?

Manage a portfolio of approximately 3-6 active projects from Early Development through GMP production and stabilityManage routine communication with the customer on company’s behalf as primary client contactAdhere to standards of PM practice with respect to client communications and meeting agenda/minutesManage client expectations efficiently with substantial assistance from ManagementPlan, monitor and ensure completion of all activities outlined in approved quotesIdentify opportunities for changes of scope and prepare in a timely mannerParticipate in site S&OP process, provide needed information as required to support financial forecasting requirementsLearn to identify project risks the pathways for escalationSeek out expertise to learn the critical aspects of drug development strategiesAdvocate for opportunities to improve performance of PM Department using PPI toolsSupport senior PMs on client projects as assigned by management

How will you get here?

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; Science, Engineering or Business is an asset3+ years of relevant scientific/engineering industry experience, pharmaceutical experience highly preferred1+ year of experience working on client projects

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite requiredExperience with Smartsheet SaaS preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)Familiarity with Good Manufacturing PracticesAbility to establish working relationship with clients and functional partnersWell-organized, meticulous, and comfortable working on different projects simultaneously

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