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.
Location/Division-Specific Information:
Carlsbad, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.
Discover Impactful Work:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Staff Program Manager and help drive innovation and excellence across our organization. As a program leader, you'll coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects that directly impact scientific advancement and customer success. You'll manage strategic programs from inception through successful delivery, ensuring thorough execution while fostering collaboration across functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in leading major projects that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
In this position, you'll develop comprehensive project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain consistent communication with stakeholders at all levels. You'll identify and address risks while promoting accountability across the organization. Your strategic approach and strong leadership skills will be essential in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Keys to Success:
Education and Experience
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in program/project management leading complex technical initiatives
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
SAFe or Agile certifications are advantageous
Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level programs with significant business impact
Strong technical knowledge of regulated product development processes and quality systems
Strong communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to influence and promote accountability in matrix environments
Experience in building consensus and resolving conflicts effectively
Experience with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Proficiency with project management software and MS Office suite
Strong financial acumen for budget development and tracking
Ability to adapt leadership approach based on the situation and audience
Experience managing external partner/vendor relationships
Strategic approach with the ability to align programs to business objectives
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
Collaborative team member with a constructive approach
Self-directed with the ability to work independently
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!