Project Manager II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Project Manager II to lead important initiatives that help make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You will oversee complex projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

The role requires travel across Florence sites and a strong quality-driven mindset, with a background in chemistry and pharmaceutical experience. Join a global leader focused on impactful science and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry or related field; commensurate experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or related experience with client interactions.
• Strong quality, regulatory, and production mindset with client service focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SmartSheet, cloud storage, video conferencing, and WebEx.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources and timelines, and implement process improvements while maintaining high quality.
• Travel across Florence sites may be required; client-facing role with multiple projects.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Client interactions

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organization & detail orientation

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Chemistry

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SmartSheet

Cloud storage apps

Video conferencing

WebEx

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Project Manager II, where you'll lead important initiatives that help make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll oversee complex projects from initiation through successful delivery, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder satisfaction. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources and timelines, and implement process improvements while maintaining the highest quality standards. This position offers an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a leading company serving science.

Project responsibilities may be based at either Florence campus, so the above duties will need to be performed across both sites. Travel across sites may be required.

Discover Impactful Work:

Works in the Project Management group to help with management and documentation of interactions between clients, internal departments and the Thermo Fisher Scientific network. Manages project teams to track and maintain project deliverables. Role can be used as an independent contributor on numerous projects. Client‑facing role.

A Day in the Life:

In this role, you will establish standard project reporting procedures, coordinate communications across project management, manufacturing, materials management, quality control, analytical development, and quality assurance teams, and ensure key project documentation is maintained.

What to expect:

• Standard project reporting procedures, including minutes, agendas, and client updates
• Cross‑functional communications with Project Management, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Quality Control, Analytical Development, and Quality Assurance
• Project documentation such as specifications, test methods, and quality agreements
• Key project‑related team meetings, client conferences, and on‑site visits
• Planning, coordinating, and tracking functional team activities, timelines, and deliverables
• Resolving project issues through internal and external communication
• Developing client timelines and preparing changes of scope and corresponding resource plans
• Managing 2-3 projects with minimal technical challenges and/or portions of larger technically challenging projects under guidance
• Resolving manufacturing deviations and product investigations, including evaluation of data and CAPA support

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry or a related discipline; commensurate experience may substitute. PMP or related certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or related experience, with a proven track record of successful client interactions.
• Strong quality, regulatory, and production mindset with a strong appreciation for client service.
• Works well in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment and independently with minimal supervision; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SmartSheet, cloud storage applications, video conferencing, and WebEx.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Well organized, enthusiastic, and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team player who can work effectively with cross‑functional groups and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency in English and willingness to travel across both Florence sites as needed.

Competencies

• Integrity
• Respect
• Excellence
• Client-focused and accountable
• Adaptable, collaborative, and detail oriented

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.