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Sr Business Manager

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Business Manager

Grenchen, Switzerland

Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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 complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Thermo Fisher Scientific's Biologics Business Unit is a rapidly growing, dynamic large molecule contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that is seeking sharp individuals to bring the highest quality processes, products and testing to our clients. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven proficiencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.

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How will you make an impact?
You will lead a growing team of Business Managers and Project Managers to deliver outstanding customer and colleague experiences while introducing new products and supporting commercialization of existing products in our manufacturing portfolio.

What you will do:

  • Build and develop the business management tools to deliver excellent customer and colleague experience, and financial performance.
  • Grow business through existing customer relationships, and new business development support.
  • Manage data in support of business performance forecasting, sales and operations planning, and long-range plan for the department.
  • Build strong customer and internal relationships and run customer program governance.
  • Identify, champion and complete commercially relevant continuous improvement projects.
  • Uphold key business process standards and participate in leader process confirmation strategies.
  • Enable a positive, friendly and customer centric culture at our manufacturing sites and within our team
  • Collaborate with global business management leaders to support harmonized processes across the network.

How you will get there?
Education/ Experience

  • BS in scientific or business discipline/ M.B.A. is required.
  • Project Management certification is preferred.
  • 8+ years of previous related experience, with 4-6 years in commercial strategy, business management, project management, supply chain, sales or marketing with internal and external client-facing responsibilities.
  • Pharmaceutical or Contract Manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Other combinations of education and work experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Excellent track record of budgeting and forecasting business performance.
  • Eager to run multiple priorities simultaneously and respond appropriately to change.
  • Happy to interact with clients and internal teams to advance program outcomes.
  • Dedicated relationship manager with ability to build and use a strong network.
  • Motivated by working effectively in a matrixed organization.
  • Positive and confident leader with focus on team development and team culture.
  • Advanced with Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet and/or Changepoint preferred.
  • Ability to assess business needs and provide a perspective on program goals and objectives based on priority / impact.
  • Passionate communicator who is engaging at all levels.
  • Encouraged by digital enablement opportunities and familiar with industry leading enterprise project management and business applications.

Client-provided location(s): 2543 Lengnau, Switzerland
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01293326
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