Global Packaging Project Lead

Thermo Fisher; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO 120 hours

Holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Illinois is seeking a Client Services Project Manager III to independently manage a portfolio of moderate to strategic client projects, delivering end-to-end technical and service solutions. You will act as the key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring project success from kickoff to completion.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management and budgeting skills, with opportunities to shape client strategy, drive process improvements,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 3+ years in PM or client-facing roles.
• Preference for Life Sciences, Engineering, or health fields.
• PM certification (PMP) preferred.
• Experience in clinical trials, pharmaceutical or biotech industries preferred.
• Strong PM methodologies and tools knowledge.
• Budget management, forecasting and financial tracking skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects independently.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of moderate to strategic client projects end-to-end.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent project execution from discussions through completion.
• Shape client strategy, improve processes and support team members.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget mgmt

Communication

Leadership

Travel 25%

GxP knowledge

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

ERP

MS Office

PM tools

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Illinois is seeking a Client Services Project Manager III to independently manage a portfolio of moderate to strategic client projects, delivering end-to-end technical and service solutions. You will act as the key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring project success from kickoff to completion.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management and budgeting skills, with opportunities to shape client strategy, drive process improvements,