Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leader in healthcare, and they are seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager within their global HID Professional Services team. In this role, you will lead forensic DNA validation and Rapid DNA enablement projects, collaborating with customers and internal teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and effective project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead forensic DNA validation and Rapid enablement projects from initiation through completion, delivering projects on time and exceeding customer expectations
- Define project scope, timelines, and milestones across multiple concurrent projects
- Coordinate with regional field teams and cross-functional partners (applications, IT, sales, and external vendors) to drive execution
- Support workflow design, system integration, and end-to-end verification for Rapid implementations in customer environments
- Own validation deliverables, including data analysis and report writing, aligned to forensic standards
- Communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders to align expectations and maintain project momentum
- Contribute to proposals, pricing recommendations, and risk identification during pre-sales activities
- Resolve technical and program challenges using structured problem-solving, applying lessons learned to prevent future issues
- Identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency and consistency across projects
- Build strong working relationships across the global HPS team and broader HID organization, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs, and influence stakeholders to drive timely, aligned decisions
Skills
- Ability to interpret and apply forensic DNA data (quantification, STR, and Rapid DNA) to project deliverables
- Clear communication skills and ability to build alignment across teams
- Experience managing multiple projects and delivering results on time
- Customer-focused approach to understanding needs and delivering solutions
- Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and independently drive progress and decisions
- Highly organized, proactive, and continuously focused on improving processes
- B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, chemistry, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a forensic DNA laboratory or similar technical environment
- 3+ years of experience managing technical or scientific projects
- Familiarity with forensic DNA workflows, validation requirements, and data interpretation
- Experience supporting forensic DNA customers through professional services or similar roles
- PMP certification or formal project management training
- Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar tools
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools
- Experience supporting Rapid DNA or complex workflow implementations
Benefits
- Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.thermofisher.com.