Project Manager II - New Product Introduction
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will 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, including protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, and advancing cures for cancer.
The New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager II will represent Operations in end-to-end product development projects from concept through commercialization. This role oversees complex projects from initiation through successful delivery, managing NPI timelines and milestones while ensuring effective execution and stakeholder approval. The successful candidate will coordinate with Program & Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product launches, oversee stage-gate processes, and drive cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products to market on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent Eugene Operations in New Product Introduction launches, managing projects across Business Units and Product Lines
Create all Operations product infrastructure for NPIs and some Customs opportunities, including manufacturing batch records, all product SKU levels, customer-facing specifications, COAs and labels
Create all Operations NPI/PCP documentation ensuring Technical Transfers are complete, approved by site subject matter experts (SMEs), and PAC gates adhere to targeted launch dates
Serve as an Operations infrastructure expert in OCPLM ensuring manufacturing documents, bill of materials, and regulatory/compliance structures are correct, coordinating with cross-site support teams
Schedule and coordinate critical MFG reviews with lab personnel and leadership, ensuring approvals for protocols and work orders are complete
Function as a critical NPI core team member with accountability and ownership, focusing on long-term MFG repeatability and high-quality products
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, expert organizational skills, and advanced follow-up capabilities
Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in project management, or Advanced Degree with no project management experience required
Degrees in a scientific field and experience in a regulated, technical environment heavily preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field
Project Management certification (PMP) or strong knowledge of project management methodologies is a plus
Additional relevant certifications beneficial (e.g., Six Sigma, Oracle Cloud Product Lifecycle Management)
Experience with product development lifecycle and stage-gate processes with understanding of NPI methodologies is a plus
Technical knowledge relevant to product development and commercialization within the life sciences industry is beneficial
Strong financial and budget management capabilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies
Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership abilities in cross-functional team environments with strong customer focus and relationship management skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality
Process improvement and change management experience
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a results-oriented environment
Experience with quality management systems (GMP, ISO) preferred
Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, project management software and business systems
Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
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