Project Manager II - New Product Introduction
Thermo Fisher Scientific Eugene, Oregon, United States
Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Project Manager II represents Operations in end-to-end product development projects from concept through commercialization. They are responsible for managing NPI timelines, creating product infrastructure, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration to meet launch goals.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of project management experience, or an advanced degree. Experience in a regulated, technical environment and knowledge of life sciences product development are strongly preferred.
Full description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
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.
DESCRIPTION
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
REQUIREMENTS
- 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
