Director, Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Carlsbad, CA

380d • $160,100 - $240,125

About The Position

The Director of Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the manufacturing and delivery of products within the Biosciences Division. This position entails managing operations at the Carlsbad, CA site, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The role requires collaboration with various teams to achieve operational goals and maintain a positive reputation in the market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM or related area of study preferred.
• 7-10 years of career progression in a high-velocity manufacturing business.
• Previous experience as a Site Leader.
• Experience in running project-based operations.
• Outstanding people leadership skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity and transparency in all dealings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful manufacturing and delivery of BID, CSD, and GSD products.
• Oversee overall operations responsibility for the BID Cell Bio site in Carlsbad, CA.
• Manage the Operations function and share responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, PPI, Supply Chain, and Distribution.
• Work closely with the commercial operations team to align operational activities with business goals.
• Ensure high-quality product delivery to customers in a responsive and efficient manner.
• Develop and lead an operational strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
• Plan and direct operational activities to achieve business targets in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Champion the implementation of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) and Lean Enterprise initiatives.
• Maintain a positive reputation with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Report site performance metrics to company partners.
• Manage site health, safety, quality, regulatory, and environmental compliance.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees