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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Manager, Manufacturing Sciences

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fremont, California, us, 94537


Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees

Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)

Office

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Title:

Sr. Manager, Manufacturing SciencesWhen you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join 100,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life each day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help 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.

LocationThis position will be located at our Fremont, CA location and will support the Niche Diagnostics business which is part of the Clinical Diagnostics Division and the Specialty Diagnostics Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced and motivated Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Sciences to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

How will you make an impact?

This position is a strategic partner in manufacturing operations owning the technical product support team to achieve required business results. The Senior Manager will ensure and support products are manufactured with the highest level of quality and compliance in a safe and timely manner that will meet customer expectations while meeting all cost commitments.

As the Sr. Manager, Technical Operations, you will provide leadership and technical directions in the areas of manufacturing processes and technology, raw material qualifications, process improvement, and quality performance for commercial batches, assistance in the pre-commercial lots run by Operations and technical support for the execution of clinical diagnostics projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and empower an impactful team of direct reports to achieve a common set of goals.

Draft, review, and approve Performance Qualifications, Process Validation protocols, process flow diagrams, automation methods, and Bill of Materials.

Act as a cross-functional leader and guide leaders and team members in other functions (Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory and Product Management) on product process issues and troubleshooting.

Provide scientific expertise for GMP deviations by assessing, reviewing, and approving the impact of major deviations on both the product quality and the validation of the process.

Support new business initiatives through client visits and proposal generation.

Review, analyze, and trend process data without supervision.

Provide technical feedback on documents crafted by other departments, such as Tech Transfer Protocols and SOPs.

Develop, propose, and help implement continuous improvement plans for processes and technologies.

Schedule and lead day-to-day activities in the department as well as prepare and circulate departmental activity reports and schedules.

Identify error proofing opportunities and drive initiatives to improve practices and procedures.

Troubleshoot technical challenges on the manufacturing floor as needed at the facility.

Mentor, guide and coach the department team from a technical perspective.

Select, develop, and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Conduct and lead regular technical meetings with major OEM partners.

Qualifications:Education

Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific field, preferably in engineering or biochemistry with 8+ years of proven work experience. Master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD with 3+ years related experience preferred.

Experience

Minimum 7 years’ previous experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Technology Transfer, or relevant contract manufacturing cGMP regulated environment.

Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.

Previous project management and/or client experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong managerial skills to lead and empower the team, set goals, and provide guidance.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to efficiently interact with customers.

Excellent knowledge of manufacturing/operational processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA compliance, and EHS policies.

Ability to work across all levels and functions in the organization.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience in statistical data analysis is a plus.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today!Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific employs an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects.

Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $141,800.00–$212,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan.

Employee assistance and family support programs.

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave.

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.

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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