Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 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 efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 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, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Position Summary:

This role demands a leader with strong strategic vision, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage both people and processes to achieve high standards of quality, Provides strategic direction for functions within Lab Services. Establishes and enforces quality policy for materials, products, and production environment.

 Key Responsibilities:Provides leadership to staff by leading organizational change; developing and empowering staff that will help drive this success; build effective teams to achieve common goals; create an environment where staff are motivated to do their best.Directs the chemical and/or microbiological analytical testing programs for packaging components, raw materials, in-process / bulk / finished product testing, in support of finished marketed products. Includes handling analytical testing programs for all product-impacted utilities on site. Manages Stability testing program in concert with Quality Assurance oversight.Directs the chemical and/or microbiological analytical developmental / method transfer activities associated with New Business Developments projects. Advisor to both the Manufacturing / Quality Operations. Negotiates and directs analytical support for the implementation of product revisions and new product introductions including method transfers. Develops and monitors the capital equipment and operating budgets and short term and long-range strategic planning for the Lab Services Department.Find opportunities within global network to address site needs and remove barriers, increase profitability. Establish leader standard work for testing materials. Responsible for results including costing, methods, and staffing.Qualifications:B.S./B.A. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field. Ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and at least seven years of supervisory experience is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered!Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. Ability to work independently and multicultural and cross-disciplinary teams.Extensive knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).