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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Project Manager – Phadia 1.0 Program

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees

4 d ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Sweden
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About the role

Lead complex cross-functional projects involving software and hardware updates, product lifecycle management, and platform modernization. Manage project plans, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

What they look for

Project Management Cross-functional Leadership Product Lifecycle Management Software Development Hardware Development Risk Management Stakeholder Management Regulatory Affairs Quality Assurance Strategic Planning Budget Management Matrix Organization Leadership Medical Devices Diagnostics Design Controls Microsoft Project

Requirements

Requires an advanced degree with 6+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in managing complex cross-functional projects. Candidates must have extensive experience leading integrated hardware and software development projects within a matrix organization.

Full description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

In this role, you will be part of Thermo Fisher Scientific's ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD), which develops, manufactures, and markets diagnostic tests for allergy, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.

With approximately 1,900 employees worldwide, IDD is the global leader in in vitro allergy diagnostics and a leading provider of autoimmune diagnostics in Europe. Our Uppsala site, home to more than 750 employees, serves as the division's global headquarters and includes both research and development and manufacturing operations.

Your future challenge

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Phadia 1.0 Program.

In this role, you will lead strategic projects focused on software and hardware updates, product lifecycle management, and platform modernization. Working across R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Operations, Service, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions, you will ensure successful project delivery throughout the product development lifecycle.

What you will do

As Senior Project Manager, you will:

  • Lead complex cross-functional projects involving software releases, hardware upgrades, and product lifecycle initiatives.
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate activities across technical and business functions to ensure successful project execution.
  • Drive project governance, stakeholder communication, and decision-making.
  • Identify and manage technical, operational, regulatory, and business risks.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality, regulatory, timeline, and business requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvements in project management practices and support strategic program planning.

Who are you?

You are a collaborative and structured leader who enjoys managing complex technical projects and building strong relationships across functions. You combine strategic thinking with excellent execution and are comfortable leading teams in a matrix organization.

We believe you have:

  • An advanced degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
  • A degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience leading projects involving integrated hardware and software development.
  • Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects in a matrix organization.
  • Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.

The following are considered an advantage:

  • PMP certification or equivalent.
  • Experience within medical devices, diagnostics, laboratory automation, or another regulated industry.
  • Knowledge of Design Controls, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and risk management.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management and platform modernization.
  • Experience leading global project teams.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar planning tools.
  • Swedish language skills.

Why join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work contributes to improving patient care and advancing scientific discovery around the world. You'll lead high-impact projects, collaborate with talented colleagues across a global organization, and help shape the future of diagnostic solutions.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer—and our people are at the heart of making that possible.

Ready for your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application.

Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed after the summer holiday period in August. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possibl