Project Manager, FSP (Ophthamology)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Peru (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ThermoFisher Scientific is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex programs at the forefront of innovation. You will act as the primary sponsor contact, drive end-to-end project delivery, and ensure quality, time, and cost targets are met.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across regions and vendors, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and 8+ years of experience in project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a master's degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of related experience in project management or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, time, cost and quality constraints.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Ensure escalation pathways are followed and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Define and manage responsibilities and communication for regional leads or vendors.
• Oversee overall cross-functional project delivery, including time, cost and quality targets.
• Demonstrate financial stewardship by aligning resources with budget and active change management.
• Identify risks and resolve issues at the project level to ensure on-time completion.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements across the project team.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

Preclarus

Clarity

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Project Manager - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Project Manager serves as the Project Lead and primary sponsor contact and is accountable for the overall delivery of the project (quality, time, cost) on behalf of the organization. Additionally, the Project Manager establishes and communicates customer expectations to the project team and ensures that escalation pathways are adhered to internally and externally. The role involves leading the cross functional project team to meet or exceed deliverables.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Ensure escalation pathways adhered to internally and externally (Rules of Engagement – communication pathways).
• On projects where the scope requires, ensure clear delineation in responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads (such as lead in a specific region, lead for a specific vendor(s) or subset of delivery).
• Accountable for the overall delivery of the cross-functional project (time, cost, quality).
• Ensure financial stewardship at a project level by demonstrating an intimate understanding of the contract, resource alignment to budget, management of Out of Scope activity, drive the Con Mod process/negotiations and team execution to timelines.
• Establish, communicate and manage customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the project
• Drive Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
• Ensure project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH- GCP, regulatory and project specific requirements.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, supported by relevant academic or vocational qualifications. A master's degree and a background in biomedical or life sciences are preferred.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years').

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Technical and systems competency, such as computer skills, to include effective use of systems and applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as organization systems (CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity)
• Ability to delegate and effectively prioritize own and workload of project team members in a frequently changing environment
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, solutions oriented and adaptable to changing priorities and situations
• Advanced therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives
• Strong understanding of the key principles of project management (time, quality, cost), including solid financial acumen
• Sound interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Good judgment and decision making skills and capable of applying critical and analytical strategic thinking skills to manage complex/ambiguous situations
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others, including a cross cultural awareness.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You'll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

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.