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Project Program Manager roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific span complex, cross-functional initiatives in scientific research, diagnostics, and life sciences manufacturing. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for program management functions, making it a realistic target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in science-driven operations.
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Job Description
Title: Packaging/Labeling Manager
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Division/Site Specific Information
Position is based Manati, Puerto Rico. Position will support our Drug Product Division (DPD) at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Discover Impactful Work:
In this leadership role, you'll direct a team of packaging engineers, supervisors, team leaders and specialists, overseeing both primary and secondary packaging operations for critical products. You'll advance packaging design, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure exceptional quality standards while maintaining regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, interact with customers, and implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining the highest levels of product quality and safety.
A Day in the Life:
Operational Accountability
- Full accountability for three-shift packaging and labeling operations, operating five and/or seven days per week, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution across all shifts.
- Achievement of on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery commitments for customers while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance.
- Sustained improvement in operational performance metrics, including OEE, throughput, yield, waste reduction, and labor efficiency.
- Effective management of both primary and secondary packaging operations across multiple products and SKUs.
Leadership and Organization Effectiveness
- Successful leadership of a multi-layered organization including Supervisors, Team Leaders, Group Leader, Packaging Engineers, and Specialists, among other roles.
- Development and maintenance of a high-performance culture focused on accountability, ownership, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Implementation of robust shift structures, staffing models, and succession plans to support continuous operations and long-term scalability.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing talent across all shifts.
Start-Up, Ramp-Up, and Execution Excellence
- Effective execution of packaging start-up and ramp-up activities, supporting significant increases in capacity and operational complexity.
- Establishment and enforcement of packaging standards, SOPs, KPIs, and governance models that enable sustainable performance.
- Ability to operate with urgency and discipline to meet aggressive timelines and execution targets.
Technical Leadership and Product Transfer
- Demonstrated expertise in packaging operations, equipment performance, and process capability.
- Successful leadership and execution of technical transfers, packaging and labeling process transfers, serialization, aggregation and new product introductions (NPI).
- Strong collaboration with Engineering, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders to ensure robust and compliant process design.
- Ownership of packaging validation, qualification, documentation, and ongoing technical optimization.
Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Consistent adherence to EHS, cGMP, regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
- Inspection readiness and right-first-time execution across all packaging operations.
- Proactive identification and mitigation of quality, compliance, and operational risks.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality culture, and regulatory excellence.
Continuous Improvement and Financial Impact
- Proven ability to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements without compromising quality or compliance.
- Effective use of data, metrics, and analytical tools to drive decision-making and operational excellence.
- Contribution to overall site financial performance through improved utilization, productivity, and execution reliability.
Keys to Success:
Education
- BS Degree required. Preferred Fields of Study: Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Related scientific discipline.
- Advanced Degree highly preferred.
Experience
- 6-10 years of experience with a BS Degree in pharmaceutical/clinical packaging operations or related GMP environment required, or 4 years with an advanced degree.
- Experience with change management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with documentation and SOP compliance in regulated environments.
Knowledge, skills and Abilities
- Lead effectively in a dynamic, multi-shift, high-demand environment
- Manage complexity and change with confidence and clarity
- Serve as a trusted operational leader and partner across the organization
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, quality systems, and regulatory standards
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for process improvement initiatives
- Advanced communication skills for interfacing with internal teams and external customers
- Proven track record in implementing cost-saving and efficiency improvements
- Ability to develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
- Proficiency in analyzing data and metrics to drive operational excellence
- Strong understanding of packaging processes, materials, and industry requirements
- Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments when required
- Physical requirements include standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Title: Packaging/Labeling Manager
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Division/Site Specific Information
Position is based Manati, Puerto Rico. Position will support our Drug Product Division (DPD) at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Discover Impactful Work:
In this leadership role, you'll direct a team of packaging engineers, supervisors, team leaders and specialists, overseeing both primary and secondary packaging operations for critical products. You'll advance packaging design, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure exceptional quality standards while maintaining regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, interact with customers, and implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining the highest levels of product quality and safety.
A Day in the Life:
Operational Accountability
- Full accountability for three-shift packaging and labeling operations, operating five and/or seven days per week, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution across all shifts.
- Achievement of on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery commitments for customers while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance.
- Sustained improvement in operational performance metrics, including OEE, throughput, yield, waste reduction, and labor efficiency.
- Effective management of both primary and secondary packaging operations across multiple products and SKUs.
Leadership and Organization Effectiveness
- Successful leadership of a multi-layered organization including Supervisors, Team Leaders, Group Leader, Packaging Engineers, and Specialists, among other roles.
- Development and maintenance of a high-performance culture focused on accountability, ownership, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Implementation of robust shift structures, staffing models, and succession plans to support continuous operations and long-term scalability.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing talent across all shifts.
Start-Up, Ramp-Up, and Execution Excellence
- Effective execution of packaging start-up and ramp-up activities, supporting significant increases in capacity and operational complexity.
- Establishment and enforcement of packaging standards, SOPs, KPIs, and governance models that enable sustainable performance.
- Ability to operate with urgency and discipline to meet aggressive timelines and execution targets.
Technical Leadership and Product Transfer
- Demonstrated expertise in packaging operations, equipment performance, and process capability.
- Successful leadership and execution of technical transfers, packaging and labeling process transfers, serialization, aggregation and new product introductions (NPI).
- Strong collaboration with Engineering, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders to ensure robust and compliant process design.
- Ownership of packaging validation, qualification, documentation, and ongoing technical optimization.
Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Consistent adherence to EHS, cGMP, regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
- Inspection readiness and right-first-time execution across all packaging operations.
- Proactive identification and mitigation of quality, compliance, and operational risks.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality culture, and regulatory excellence.
Continuous Improvement and Financial Impact
- Proven ability to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements without compromising quality or compliance.
- Effective use of data, metrics, and analytical tools to drive decision-making and operational excellence.
- Contribution to overall site financial performance through improved utilization, productivity, and execution reliability.
Keys to Success:
Education
- BS Degree required. Preferred Fields of Study: Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Related scientific discipline.
- Advanced Degree highly preferred.
Experience
- 6-10 years of experience with a BS Degree in pharmaceutical/clinical packaging operations or related GMP environment required, or 4 years with an advanced degree.
- Experience with change management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with documentation and SOP compliance in regulated environments.
Knowledge, skills and Abilities
- Lead effectively in a dynamic, multi-shift, high-demand environment
- Manage complexity and change with confidence and clarity
- Serve as a trusted operational leader and partner across the organization
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, quality systems, and regulatory standards
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for process improvement initiatives
- Advanced communication skills for interfacing with internal teams and external customers
- Proven track record in implementing cost-saving and efficiency improvements
- Ability to develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
- Proficiency in analyzing data and metrics to drive operational excellence
- Strong understanding of packaging processes, materials, and industry requirements
- Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments when required
- Physical requirements include standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
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Align your credentials to scientific program management
Thermo Fisher evaluates Project Program Managers on their ability to lead cross-functional teams in regulated environments like GMP or FDA-compliant manufacturing. Highlight project credentials like PMP or Agile certifications alongside any life sciences or research operations experience in your resume and cover letter.
Target divisions with sustained international hiring
Thermo Fisher's life sciences instruments, clinical research services, and biosciences divisions consistently post Project Program Manager openings. Filtering your search by these business units gives you better odds than applying broadly across the company's full portfolio.
Search open roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Program Manager openings at Thermo Fisher by visa type, so you're only reviewing roles where sponsorship has been confirmed rather than assumed. This saves significant time and reduces the risk of pursuing positions that exclude international candidates.
Clarify sponsorship scope during early conversations
Thermo Fisher sponsors multiple visa categories for program management roles, but not every hiring team handles all types equally. Ask your recruiter early whether the role supports your specific visa pathway, so you're not deep into a process built around a category the team can't support.
Understand TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Project Program Manager roles can qualify under TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals when the position maps to a NAFTA/USMCA-listed occupation like engineer or management consultant. Confirm the role's classification with your employer before the offer stage to avoid a misaligned petition.
Build your I-140 strategy into your offer negotiation
If you're targeting permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3, ask during offer negotiation whether Thermo Fisher initiates the PERM labor certification process promptly after hiring. Early filing matters significantly when your priority date determines how long you wait for a Green Card to become available.
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Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Project Program Manager roles. The company has an established track record of filing H-1B petitions for program management positions across its life sciences and research divisions. H-1B sponsorship is most common for roles requiring specialized technical or scientific domain knowledge, so framing your background in those terms strengthens your candidacy.
How do I apply for Project Program Manager jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Apply directly through Thermo Fisher's careers portal, where Project Program Manager roles are listed by division and location. You can also browse and filter verified sponsorship-eligible openings at Thermo Fisher through Migrate Mate, which lets you sort specifically by visa type so you only apply to roles aligned with your immigration pathway.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Project Program Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B visas most frequently for Project Program Managers, but also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students transitioning into full-time roles, TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals where the position qualifies, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term international hires.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Project Program Manager roles?
Most Project Program Manager postings at Thermo Fisher expect a bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or business-related field, along with several years of program or project management experience in a regulated industry. A PMP certification and familiarity with GMP, FDA, or clinical research environments meaningfully strengthens your application for roles within their life sciences and diagnostics divisions.
How do I plan my timeline if I need visa sponsorship for a Project Program Manager role at Thermo Fisher?
If you're relying on H-1B sponsorship, keep the annual April lottery window in mind when targeting start dates. F-1 OPT holders have up to 12 months of work authorization, with a possible 24-month STEM extension, giving you runway to secure sponsorship before status expires. Start conversations with recruiters at least three to four months before your target start date to allow time for USCIS processing.
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