Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Global Tech Transfer Program Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Greenville • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Guide cross-functional teams to deliver strategic R&D projects that advance Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
  • Partner with stakeholders across R&D, Business Units, Operations, Marketing, and other functions to drive successful development and commercialization of innovative products and solutions.
  • Provide strategic direction in planning, executing and monitoring complex projects while maintaining focus on timelines, budgets and quality.
  • Address and mitigate risks, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure effective communication at all levels.
  • Support developing project managers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Lead development and change management of TT policies, standardized governance and execution standards across the OSD and Steriles business units within Drug Product Division.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8-10+ years’ previous experience in pharma/biotech/CDMO with substantial exposure to tech transfer, MS&T, manufacturing, quality systems, or complex program leadership.
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred
  • Strong organization, meeting facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-site programs and influencing senior stakeholders in regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of tech transfer end-to-end deliverables and typical failure modes.
  • Experience with Sterile/OSD Drug Product manufacturing & CMO/CDMO Operations is strongly preferred.
  • Experience implementing enterprise PMO standards, stage gate governance, or digital portfolio tools.
  • Experience with global organizations and cross-cultural leadership.
  • Technical knowledge to engage effectively with R&D teams and translate requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in developing effective teams.
  • Fluency in English required, additional languages beneficial.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
tech transferMS&Tmanufacturingquality systemsprogram leadershipSterile Drug Product manufacturingOSD Drug Product manufacturingCMO operationsCDMO operationsenterprise PMO standards
Soft Skills
organizationmeeting facilitationstakeholder coordinationcross-cultural leadershipteam developmentcommunicationrisk mitigationstrategic directioncollaborationinfluencing senior stakeholders
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)