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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.

Responsibilities:

As a Director of Project Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide critical strategic initiatives that drive our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll oversee complex, cross-functional projects spanning multiple divisions, working closely with leadership to deliver impactful results. This role combines strategic vision with practical execution, requiring you to establish project governance frameworks, enhance operational efficiency, and develop collaborative teams. You'll manage portfolios of strategic initiatives focused on business growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The position offers the opportunity to create significant value through leadership of key programs that directly contribute to our company's continued growth and success in serving science globally.

Requirements:

• 15-20 years plus demonstrable experience across clinical systems implementations with executive stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Advanced Degree or Bachelor's Degree plus progressive project/program management experience in complex organizations
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and PROSCI certification highly desired
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives and change management programs
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities and leadership communication skills
• Experience developing and supporting successful teams
• Experience working in regulated environments, preferably CRO, life sciences or healthcare
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization
• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence through collaboration
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office suite
• Travel required by role (typically 20-40%)
• Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively across different time zones and cultures