Sr R&D Project Manager

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.

DESCRIPTION

Guide cross-functional teams to deliver strategic R&D projects that advance Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Partner with stakeholders across R&D, Business Units, Operations, Marketing, and other functions to drive successful development and commercialization of innovative products and solutions. Provide strategic direction in planning, executing and monitoring complex projects while maintaining focus on timelines, budgets and quality. Address and mitigate risks, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure effective communication at all levels. Support developing project managers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in life sciences/analytical instruments industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional product development projects through full lifecycle
Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices (Agile, Stage-Gate, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to facilitate alignment and influence within matrix organization
Technical knowledge to engage effectively with R&D teams and translate requirements
Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage at all levels
Experience with project management software (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
Financial and business understanding for budget management and business case development
Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects
Strategic perspective combined with implementation capabilities
Demonstrated success in developing effective teams
Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
Fluency in English required, additional languages beneficial
Experience with regulated industries (FDA, ISO) preferred