Head of Program Management

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Seeking an ambitious professional with strong program management experience for Head of Program Management role at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Groningen, The Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Programs: Manage all stages of biologics programs, from process development to GMP production.
• Develop People: Coach, mentor, and empower team members to achieve their goals and improve program performance.
• Deliver Excellence: Anticipate challenges, align priorities, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Partner with Clients: Build trust through open communication, proactive planning, and effective issue resolution.
• Manage Financials: Track budgets, achievement payments, and change orders. Monitor program profitability and ensure business alignment.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Technical, Quality, and Operations leaders to align priorities and share insights.
• Improve Systems: Build and implement outstanding tools and processes that promote consistency and scalability.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field or equivalent experience required.
• MSc. or PhD or equivalent experience preferred.
• PMP or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundation in GMP operations and biologics manufacturing.
• Skilled in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Experience:

• 8+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry, including 5+ years in program or technical leadership.
• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing or Contract Development Organization preferred.
• Understanding of biopharmaceutical product lifecycles and clinical development.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage client-interfacing projects within a matrix structure.
• Demonstrated strong business insight in managing budgets and forecasting.

Skills You'll Use Every Day:

• Inclusive Leadership: Builds an environment where every team member can thrive.
• Critical Thinking: Connects daily decisions to long-term business goals.
• Clear Communication: Explains complex information simply and effectively.
• Collaborative Demeanor: Builds alignment across teams and functions.
• Customer Focus: Anticipates client needs and delivers outstanding experiences.
• Results Orientation: Balances quality, speed, and efficiency in execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Champions innovation and process excellence.

Work Environment

Within a collaborative, fast-paced global context, this role thrives. Achievement hinges on adaptability, adept relationship-building, and managing multiple priorities while upholding a dedication to quality and adherence.