Thermo Fisher Scientific Hiring for Sr Technology Transfer Project Manager at Whitby, ON Full Time

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Technology Transfer Project Manager is technically proficient with respect to client and business requirements and responsible for the dissemination and the successful completion of complex Tech Transfer projects.

Responsibilities include: optimizing production process where possible, evaluating technical costs and resource requirement of assigned projects, and determining procedures and processes on new assignments which may include the coordination of activities of other employees. The Sr. TTPM is responsible for the effective and efficient management of client-related projects in order to maximize client service and satisfaction in the overall best interest of Thermo Fisher.

Actively leads the client negotiation process for (new) projects in the areas of technology transfer portion (including validation for commercial production). Supports key network projects of a large size, scope and complexity as it relates to Technical Excellence, Client Experience and Relationship Management and Growth of the business.

What will you do?

New Business Development

Contributes and provides key inputs to the definition of new business opportunities while meeting with the existing/potential clients, together with the Business Management, during technical meetings with the scope of obtaining new products or the revision of the progress status/completion of projects.

Technology Transfer

Maintains continuous contact with the clients, focusing on the clients’ requirements and the interests of the company.

Assign and coordinate the tasks related to the introduction of new processes/projects within the site.

Generates key documentation including the Technology Transfer Checklist, Gap Analysis that includes process design, Technology Transfer Master Plan/Scope, Technology Transfer Report, Project Timeline and Action Item lists.

Project Management

Leads, tracks, follows up and monitors project activities to ensure alignment with expectations and agreed-upon timeline.

Oversee planning, execution and closure of all Engineering/Feasibility/Optimization phase activities.

Chairs regular meetings and correspondence between internal and client teams.

Optimization of the Production Costs

Contributes to the optimization of the production process, with continuous efforts to increase project savings on the technical side, while maintaining compliance with cGMP and company procedures.

Risk Management

Advices Business Management with the definition of the technical risks related to the acquisition of the new job orders, through collecting necessary details required for the evaluation, and completing the evaluation, respecting the interests of the company.

Works closely with the Process Engineer to fully understand scope and requirements for projects triggered by events on existing commercial products.

PDS Relationship Management

Works closely with Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) formulator to follow and understand early stage product development for PDS-to-Commercial product transfers for the most complex cases.

Internal Support and Client Relations

Provides support as needed to Technical and Production during the Pre-Validation/Validation/Stability phase, including review of process validation documents.

Overall support to all company functions as needed during the course of the project

Provides support as needed to Potential and existing clients until time of the production transfer from the client to Thermo Fisher.

GMP and Health & Safety:
Ensure cGMP is applied in work area and complies with cGMP in all areas of the business. Understand and apply as needed, emergency procedures and safe systems of work. Comply with all EH & S requirements. Observe safety behavior in the working environment.

Evaluation of the Technical Costs

Supports the Commercial Quotes Group with the evaluation of the technical costs of the new job orders, providing the material technical details, production schedule, processes, and supply costs, aligning with the interests of the company

How will you get there?

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree science, engineering, pharmacy or business.

Master’s degree science, engineering, pharmacy or business is an asset.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

Minimum 8 years’ previous experience in Engineering, Productions, Quality, or relevant contract manufacturing environment.

Minimum 4 5 years project management and/or clients service experience.

Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Advanced negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written).

Strong Project Management skills including keeping client relationship on track and mend difficult relationships.

Commercial business orientation and financial acumen

Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing/operational processes. Excellent knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance knowledge.

Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with influence and motivate cross-functional team members.

Our global team of more than 80,000 colleagues 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com