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PDS Project Manager -fixed term. contract

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/MS in a relevant field, 1-3 years' experience, strong MS Office skills, proficiency in English, exceptional organization, problem-solving ability, and strong customer focus.
  • You will manage multiple projects, ensure timely delivery, facilitate customer visits, support billing, update plans, and maintain team communication to ensure customer satisfaction.

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 work schedule for the PDS Project Manager position?

The work schedule is standard from Monday to Friday.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

A fixed-term contract is being offered for this position.

What responsibilities will I have in this role?

You will balance multiple tasks within assigned projects, manage customer visits, facilitate project activities, and ensure customer satisfaction among other responsibilities.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

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

What kind of technical knowledge is expected from candidates?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and internet usage is required. A background in pharmaceuticals or previous experience in an R&D company is preferred.

How much professional experience is needed for this role?

1-3 years of experience in a technical field or related area, such as Pharmaceutical Development or Project Management, is required.

Is proficiency in any languages necessary for this job?

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

What personality traits are important for this role?

Being exceptionally organized, diligent, having strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a strong customer and result orientation are important traits for this position.

Will I be required to manage customer interactions?

Yes, managing customer happiness and facilitating seamless communication within project teams is one of the key responsibilities of this role.

Is this position suitable for individuals without a specific degree?

Yes, candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered for this position.

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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.