The Project Manager III is able to operate independently, and is the primary client account and relationship manager for PDS. The Project Manager III is required to drive business delivery and exemplary client service for maximum benefit to the company in a sustainable manner.

Key Requirements

Independent planning and management of current projects and business requirements (40%)

• Independently manage all business aspects of the project / portfolio including:
• Change of Scope management
• Sales Order Revenue / project plan maintenance
• Project Expansion
• Support business forecasting and reporting
• Manage an appropriate number of active projects, ensuring all assigned projects are delivered on time managing the revenue and the budget
• Lead the team to resolve all project issues and resource constraints affecting your portfolio

Client meetings or correspondence (30%)

• Responsible for relationship and account management for assigned clients/portfolios. Includes project expansion and business management as described below
• Be the primary client contact for assigned active and dormant projects
• Managing routine or periodic contact with the client on Patheon's behalf
• Lead the assigned Project Team (Patheon and Client)
• Drive client project deliverables in line with the defined responsibilities of each project team member

Business Management (20%)

• Manage the Technical and Strategic Development of the project, drawing on relevant technical leadership from across the organization. The process includes generating and presenting resulting proposals to the client, as appropriate
• Manage client expectations efficiently. Maintain strong working relationships with all client representatives. Able to mend client relationships
• Participate in strategic initiatives for PDS and clients

Other project management duties (10%)

• Monitor and manage compliance to PDS Project delivery processes
• Accurately evaluate the performance levels of direct report employees, as applicable, and communicate openly and with constructive feedback to fully develop potential
• May manage complex projects from pre-formulation onwards independently
• Work with PMO and local team to continuously improve project delivery practices
• May manage a portfolio of projects for major PDS clients
• Support or lead a global PM or PDS initiatives
• May own a PM/PDS process, responsible for training tools and associated change management
• Facilitate positive team member interaction and manage conflict
• Represent or deputize for PM Senior staff as required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience:
• 3 years proven experience in leading product development teams
• 3 years PM experience
• 1 years client management / client facing experience
• Experience in a sterile, clinical, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Well organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple project deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to motivate and influence mothers
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work both in a team environment as well as independently

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

This position has been approved for relocation assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.