Program Manager III, GMP Labs

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Program Manager overseeing client-facing GMP laboratory programs for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Managing timelines, budgets, contracts, forecasts, and laboratory operations delivery.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in Project Management, including FTE project management and financial responsibilities such as forecasting. Excels in client relationship management, effective communication, and organizational skills to ensure timely delivery of program objectives.

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Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementFTE Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationBudget MonitoringForecastingRisk EvaluationProgram GovernanceContract ManagementStability Launch CoordinationProcess ImprovementFTE Utilization ManagementCompliance with Procedures

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office EquipmentProject Status Trackers

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Client ManagementLaboratory OperationsBusiness DevelopmentMulti-Level TeamsFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage client relationships and on-time delivery of program objectives
Oversee program and project coordination, timelines, budgets, and alignment with program goals
Act as primary liaison between clients, Business Development, project teams, and Laboratory Operations
Facilitate routine client-facing and internal meetings
Coordinate client visits with Business Development and Lab Operations management
Support and lead the program governance model
Oversee complex stability launch coordination
Manage FTE project setup, monitoring, and completion
Prioritize client projects
Establish project status trackers, distribute them to project teams, and review outputs
Evaluate and escalate risks across projects and solicit feedback
Prepare projections and forecasts for large FTE programs, monitor budgets and utilization targets, and communicate FTE utilization and spend
Manage contract processes and client project contract renewals
Drive new opportunities from existing clients
Train and support Program Manager I and Program Manager II
Respond to client inquiries and lead client communications
Manage client expectations and program deliverables with Laboratory Operations management
Provide internal consulting on project management issues and identify process and efficiency improvements
Act as chief liaison to operational personnel of major clients and manage large study programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
7+ years of comparable experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening
Strong science and/or business acumen
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Proven analytical skills
Demonstrated compliance with procedures and policies
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a stressful environment
Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management
Strong client relationship management skills
Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced undefined environment
Strong negotiation skills
Demonstrated experience in FTE project management, including financial responsibilities such as forecasting FTE strongly preferred
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people
Ability to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
May require travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work with positive global health, cleanliness, and safety impact
Career development resources and support for individual career goals
Accessibility services and reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections