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Distribution Project Manager

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Distribution Project Manager

Allschwil, Switzerland

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Your Role in that Mission:

Join our Distributed Client Services team and be part of a united effort: Empowered to Take Initiative, Foster Connections and Deliver Results for our customers and their patients.

The Distribution Project Manager independently manages a portfolio of moderate to strategic or complex client projects. They are responsible for all areas of project planning, budgeting, progress monitoring and client communication. Creative problem solving and cross-functional collaboration enable successful project delivery in this role. This individual works with an eye towards process efficiency and client strategy, considering new possibilities for clients and the business alike including initial client discussions, development of project requirements, documentation and management of all activities from study set up to completion.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently handles a client portfolio of moderate to strategic or complex projects
  • Leads the delivery of all technical and service aspects of projects and studies for clients, looking for opportunities to create better efficiencies or creative problem solving for more successful outcomes.
  • Empowered to design the preliminary design of the study and manage the study, end to end
  • Connects and collaborates with key team members within the company and will have direct contact with all internal departments and one on one contact with external customers.
  • Empowered to involve appropriate internal and external customers, maintaining continuous communication and ensures the work delivered to customers is of a consistently high standard working with quality management systems.
  • Participates in Project Meetings at a Fisher Clinical or customer site. Leads and represents the business at kick-off meetings as required by the customer.
  • Leads and facilitates customer teleconferences, visits and audits as required, and provides timely provision of customer reports and updates.
  • Connects and collaborates with Quality Assurance/Regulatory personnel to drive Problem Reports to closure.
  • Appropriately represents and ensures customer needs are properly translated into quotation and has responsibility to monitor and amend the quote and budget as required.
  • Provides accurate and timely financial forecasting and reporting
  • Responsible for revenue recognition for projects and verifies final production information for Accounting Department prior to invoices release.
  • Participates in cross-functional business process improvement activities as required.
  • Connects and collaborates with the account manager to gain overall customer satisfaction.
  • Applies GXP in all areas of responsibility
  • May train, mentor or lead new colleagues on the team.

As Demonstrated By:

Project Management

  • Independently leads several medium size and/or complex active projects (number of projects depends on client needs and complexity of projects)
  • Structures project(s) in line with client strategy, inclusive of identifying needs, establishing goals, defining resources requirements and tracking performance. Skilled at identifying gaps and prioritizing improvement opportunities.
  • Proactively diagnoses project challenges, developing solutions and/or overcoming undesirable situations with minimal guidance and may mentor other team members on project resolution.
  • Effectively defines, tracks, and manages budgets and revisions to reflect scope changes and established commitments.
  • Understands customer contract terms & conditions and skilled in negotiation techniques

Client Relationship Management

  • Performs and interprets comprehensive need analyses which reflect an understanding of the customer's target market and value proposition.
  • Knowledgeable of Thermo Fisher's solutions portfolio and communicates company's value proposition in relation to the competition.

Technical Knowledge

  • Independently leverages and interprets data to ensure successful project results and customer satisfaction.
  • Leads projects efficiently in different systems and maintains accountability for individual and team outcomes
  • Advances the efficiency and effectiveness of work processes, procedures, and outputs.

Project Management Leadership

  • Seeks mentorship and guidance to drive personal development and further strengthen project management.
  • Ensures that all communications are clear, focused, and based on a solid understanding of needs using the most appropriate medium.
  • Works with others to quickly resolve or collaborate on solutions to problems. Facilitates alignment on timelines among cross-functional teams.
  • Takes ownership for project results, fosters respect from team members, and ensures agreement on the overall vision.

Key Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Years of Experience:
  • 4 to 5 years of experience in project management or client facing roles; experience in pharma environment preferred but not required
  • 3 years experience acceptable if holding an advanced degree

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.

Client-provided location(s): 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01292533
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program