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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Program Manager

Groningen, Netherlands

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Groningen site belongs to the global Biologics network with sites in Switzerland, USA and The Netherlands. We are a contract manufacturer, doing cell line and process development and cGMP manufacturing of biologicals for a large portfolio of clients, and employ around 175 dedicated professionals. To strengthen the Program Management team, we look for a motivated team member with a can-do demeanor and the ability to act with confidence in a fast-paced project environment.

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Discover Impactful Work:

Purpose of the position

A day in the Life:

  • You will plan and deliver all stages of the contract within a matrix organization, by driving progress of completion of activities according to the required timeline and quality standards.
  • You will lead several project core teams in all matters related to cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and act as point of contact for your customers.
  • You drive decision making with the internal and external customer teams, and regularly communicate progress and risks.
  • You will handle the financial aspects of your programs including invoicing, revenue tracking and resource estimates for budgeting purposes, and scope changes. Contract values start from 3 M and can be in excess of 20 M euros annually.
  • You will use standard project management tools and templates in each customer program and help to continuously improve work practices.

Keys to Success:

Education

BSc or MSc diploma in a relevant scientific field required.

Experience

  • Requires at least 5 years related experience.
  • You have a minimum of 2 years experience in a project management role, preferably responsible for customer programs (ideally in a contract manufacturing organization) with significant financial impact.
  • Familiarity with (bio)pharmaceutical product lifecycles would be excellent, and experience leading large, cross-functional programs is a plus. Above all, the will to learn about biologicals manufacturing if you don't have this experience yet is important!

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

We are looking for an individual that can work with all levels in the organization and influence actions and get results. Further, you are able to leading teams and maintain program control and a larger picture perspective. Also, you can comprehend and interpret business documents and translate these to appropriate actions. You can quickly grasp technical process knowledge.

You excel at risk management and driving mitigating actions, and you enjoy solving difficult issues and concerns both internally and with your customer in a timely manner.

You develop and maintain strong relationships with key partners, like line managers, SLT members, and counterparts at the Process Development sites, to improve our services and deliver results for our customers.

Do you think this describes you? Please send us your CV.

Client-provided location(s): Groningen, Netherlands
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01288686
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