PDS Project Manager I

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Thermo Fisher Scientific, the global leader in serving science, operates a world‑class contract manufacturing site in Monza that specializes in aseptic injectable drugs. The company's mission is to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer through a portfolio of brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems and Fisher Scientific. The opening is for a PDS Project Manager I who will join the Project Management team and report to the PDS Project Management Supervisor. In this role you will drive multiple PDS projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet agreed timelines and financial targets. Daily duties include juggling several tasks across projects, handling customer requests, and delivering high‑quality results. You will host and coordinate customer visits, prepare and present kickoff materials, record meeting minutes, and keep project activities moving forward. Supporting the project plan, you will help maintain schedule adherence, manage customer satisfaction, and facilitate clear communication among team members. Additional responsibilities involve updating project and billing data in the database, archiving documentation, drafting scope‑change proposals, and assisting the quotation team with technical change proposals and additional service requests. The position requires a BA or MS in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences or a related field; a PhD is optional. Candidates need 1‑3 years of professional experience in a technical environment such as pharmaceutical development, clinical‑trial manufacture, commercial manufacture, project management, finance awareness or customer contact. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and internet research is essential, and a pharmaceutical background is preferred. Fluency in English is mandatory; a second language is a plus. The ideal applicant is well‑organized, detail‑oriented, capable of prioritising multiple tasks, and possesses strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, negotiation and influencing skills. Strong interpersonal abilities, active listening, empathy and a proactive attitude are also required. Nice‑to‑have attributes include a pharmaceutical background, experience with quotations processes, and the ability to represent site interests in technical negotiations. The Monza site hosts over 1,000 colleagues, offers a fast‑growing environment and benefits from the company's $22 billion revenue and industry‑leading R &D investment, providing ample resources and growth opportunities. What the role asks for: - BA or MS in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biological Sciences - 1‑3 years technical or related experience - Fluent English - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks - Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills - Strong interpersonal and communication abilities - Nice‑to‑have: pharmaceutical background - Nice‑to‑have: second language proficiency