Program Manager II – Small Molecule, GMP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Program Manager II providing tactical support for client-facing projects at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Managing project performance, financials, and coordinating study initiation in a remote setting.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides tactical support for client-facing projects
Manages and supports project performance with specific emphasis on financial management of the program
Provides internal consulting on project management issues
Identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement
Identifies and escalates risks identified to project timelines and meeting financial objectives
Provides oversight and coordination of study initiation
Understands protocol language and translates to internal systems and processes
Prepares for and facilitates internal meetings; attends external meetings
Coordinates stability launches
Maintains project set-up and sample test scheduling
Evaluates and manages project timelines and deliverables
Understands and adheres to contract language
Manages project setup and financials
Responsible for projections, forecast and revenue recognition
Communicates routine FTE utilization and spend
Progressive responsibility for internal and external communications
Assists client relationship manager with meeting minutes and action items
Manages study documents and testing directives
Supports fee for service and hourly contract review processes
Provides/Supports training of Program Manager I
Involvement in cross-functional initiatives/process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years)
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Competent with specific computers and enterprise applications, including office productivity
Proven analytical skills
Demonstrated compliance with procedures and policies
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a stressful environment
Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive remuneration
annual incentive plan bonus
healthcare
range of employee benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementfinancial managementprocess improvementrisk managementprotocol languageproject setupforecastingrevenue recognitionFTE utilizationcontract review

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillstime managementplanningorganizational skillsanalytical skillsability to multitaskteam collaborationclient relationship management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree