Demo

Project Manager II

Thermo Fisher Scientific
High Point, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Division/Site Specific Information:

High Point, NC is a commercial manufacturing and development site focusing on gelatin based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels). High Point is a Softgel Center of Excellence since 1996, offering extensive development and commercial scale capabilities for a variety of softgel technologies.

Location: 4125 Premier Drive, High Point, NC 27265

Discover Impactful Work:

The individual will manage multiple client projects, including strategic accounts, ensuring project deliverables and financial milestone are executed in accordance with required timelines. With personal responsibility for a portfolio of projects, the role holder will be the primary relationship manager, driving communication for successful business delivery and exemplary client service in order to provide maximum benefit for the company in a sustainable manner. Additionally, this role may support internal initiatives related to project management.

Day in the Life:

Independently manage all business aspects of the project / portfolio including: (90%)

  • Manage multiple client projects, including strategic accounts, ensuring project deliverables and financial milestone are executed in accordance with required timelines.
  • With personal responsibility for a portfolio of projects, the role holder will be the primary relationship manager, driving communication for successful business delivery and exemplary client service in order to provide maximum benefit for the company in a sustainable manner.
  • Lead and facilitate risk mitigation and issue escalation process through coordination of internal resources, serving as a liaison with Site Leadership to ensure effective solution/resolution
  • Act as the internal client advocate, leading regular and ad hoc customer meetings, internal team meetings, site visits, and Business Review meetings for assigned accounts.
  • Responsible for account management of assigned clients/portfolios, including changes of scope, project expansion and commercial life cycle management.
  • Manage SOR forecast, attainment of financial goals and KPI metrics for project portfolio
  • Ensure client and Thermo Fisher Scientific are operating in compliance with the contractual requirements (accruals, bill backs, service charges, etc.).
  • Utilize MySupply, SmartSheet and other tools in order to measure project performance, monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions and communicate to all stakeholders.
  • Serve as the liaison between Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) and Drug Product Services (DPS) management to coordinate the introduction of new products from the PDS pipeline
  • Other management duties (10%)
  • Work with PMO and local team to continuously improve PM and project delivery practices.
  • Support global PMO or PDS initiatives.
  • Feedback to Functional Leadership on project team member performance
  • Other duties as required.

Keys to Success:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific or engineering field with Minimum 2 years related industry experience (pharmaceutical development experience an advantage)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of Project Management experience in a GMP environment

Experience Working With External Clients Preferred

PMP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Well organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Strong Interpersonal Skills With Ability To Motivate Others

Proficiency using MS Office applications

Ability to make and meet commitments

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect, & Excellence

Client Interface Experience And Strong Negotiating Skills

Proficiency with English language

Excellent Benefits

  • Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Other

  • Relocation assistance is NOT provided
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening

Salary.com Estimation for Project Manager II in High Point, NC
$83,384 to $104,098
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Project Manager II?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Manager II career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$87,195 - $112,851
Income Estimation: 
$115,491 - $158,336
Income Estimation: 
$102,413 - $133,130
Income Estimation: 
$109,705 - $144,044
Income Estimation: 
$119,541 - $162,386
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Boise, ID
  • Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polis... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Oregon, OR
  • Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Frederick, MD
  • Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in servin... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Morrisville, NC
  • Work Schedule Standard Office Hours (40/wk) Environmental Conditions Office Senior HR Director, Business Partner (band 10) Raleigh, NC location In-office p... more
  • 15 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Manager II jobs in the High Point, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Lumos Fiber High Point, NC
  • Lumos is looking for a full-time Project Manager II ! If you have experience in project management in telecommunications & FTTH who’s excited for a fast-pa... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing High Point, NC
  • Job Description Project Manager (mfg) Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager proven success in running industrial and/or manufacturing pro... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!