Staff Program Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory services seeks a Staff Program Manager to lead diagnostic assay development and enhance laboratory data infrastructure. With a focus on strong interpersonal skills and effective leadership, the candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery aligned with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years work experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead core teams and conduct regular project meetings.
• Guide the development and implementation of diagnostic assays.
• Maintain communication lines with all team members.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences

Advanced degree in scientific/technical field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary

The Staff Program Manager will be a pivotal contributor in advancing our strategic initiatives within the services business segment. This role involves leading programs that support our laboratory services, facilitating the development of diagnostic assays, overseeing the build of laboratory data infrastructure, and leading strategic partnership activities. To be successful, this high-visibility position demands effective leadership over multiple tasks and teams, requiring a candidate with a collaborative attitude, focus on deliverables, and excellent interpersonal skills. Moreover, this role requires a blend of proficiency in medical diagnostics, program management acumen, and the ability to cultivate strong industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead core teams and conduct regular project meetings (including capturing meeting minutes and assigning action owners), supervise assigned deliverables, develop timelines, and provide project updates and reports to senior leadership.
• Guide the development, validation, translation, and implementation of assays, aligning them with market needs, regulatory guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Work closely with the clinical laboratory, R&D, sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, and external partners to define project deliverables. Identify potential risks and issues, along with developing effective mitigation strategies. Proactively address challenges to maintain compliance, product quality, and project execution.
• Maintain clear communication lines with all team members, providing regular updates on project status and achievements, and resolving barriers to execution to ensure projects are completed on time according to quality standards and within the applicable scope and budget.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, biotechnology, or related clinical diagnostics field with minimum 4 years work experience. Advanced degree in scientific/technical field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience in project management.
• PMP certification a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to influence and drive accountability across a matrixed organization.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills: assertively and effectively articulates sophisticated concepts and ideas to broad audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Self-managing and self-motivating, capable of prioritizing tasks optimally to meet deadlines and expectations. Is curious, innovative, and never satisfied with the status quo. Possesses a proactive, helpful, ‘can-do’ attitude.