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PDS Project Manager -fixed term. contract

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/MS in a relevant field, 1-3 years in pharmaceutical R&D, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and fluent English.
  • You will manage multiple projects, ensure timely task completion, host customer visits, update billing plans, support finance, and facilitate team communication and project scope changes.

Requirements

  • **Education:**
  • A BA or MS in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Equivalent experience to a PhD is highly valued but not required.
  • **Technical Knowledge:**
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and Internet usage.
  • Preferably, a background in pharmaceuticals or previous experience in an R&D company.
  • **Professional Experience:**
  • 1-3 years of experience in a technical field or related area (Pharmaceutical Development, Clinical Trials Manufacture, Commercial Manufacture, Project Management, Financial Awareness, Customer Contact).
  • **Languages:**
  • Proficient in English. Knowledge of a second language would be advantageous.
  • **Personality Traits:**
  • Exceptionally organized and diligent.
  • Ability to strictly prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Proven problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Strong customer and result orientation.
  • Strong proficiency in presenting information, actively listening, delivering messages effectively, showing empathy, and proactively engaging in tasks. Proficiency in inspiring and guiding teams. Understanding of the quotations process.

Responsibilities

  • Balance multiple tasks within assigned projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality results for multiple customer requests.
  • Host and manage customer visits, preparing and delivering presentations for events such as kick-offs.
  • Facilitate the progress of project activities, ensuring all tasks are on track.
  • Support project timelines and ensure adherence to project plans agreed with customers.
  • Manage customer happiness and project tasks, facilitating seamless communication within project teams.
  • Foster positive interactions among team members.
  • Update project and billing plans on the database platform, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Support the finance department with project billing activities.
  • Develop proposals for changes of scope and project expansions, based on guidelines from technical teams.
  • Assist the quotation team in generating proposals for technical changes and responding to customer requests for additional services.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the PDS Project Manager position?

The position is offered as a fixed-term contract.

What are the working hours for this role?

The work schedule is standard Monday to Friday.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

The role is based in an office environment.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A BA or MS in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, or a related field is required, along with equivalent experience. Equivalent experience to a PhD is highly valued but not mandatory.

What level of experience is expected for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a technical field or related area, such as Pharmaceutical Development, Clinical Trials Manufacture, Project Management, or Financial Awareness.

What technical skills are necessary for this position?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and Internet usage is necessary, along with preferably a background in pharmaceuticals or previous experience in an R&D company.

Is proficiency in languages a requirement for this role?

Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of a second language would be advantageous.

What personality traits are important for this position?

Candidates should be exceptionally organized, diligent, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and possess strong problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and influencing skills.

What type of interactions will I have with team members and customers?

The role involves fostering positive interactions among team members and managing customer happiness, ensuring seamless communication within project teams.

Are there any specific responsibilities associated with managing projects?

Yes, responsibilities include balancing multiple tasks, facilitating project progress, updating project plans, developing proposals for project changes, and assisting with customer requests.

Is Thermo Fisher Scientific an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to various factors including race, gender, disability status, and more.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.