Manager Downstream Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Plainville, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. DESCRIPTION: Guide a collaborative team in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical and diagnostic products while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements. Support operational excellence through effective resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to meet production goals, maintain quality standards, and deliver products on time. Support a culture of safety, quality, and innovation while developing team members' capabilities and fostering engagement.

Requirements

Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of experience preferably in cGMP manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical or diagnostic manufacturing
3+ years of demonstrated management/leadership experience supervising manufacturing teams
Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
Demonstrated success in operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with manufacturing documentation, batch record review, and change control processes
Ability to conduct investigations, implement CAPAs, and support quality improvements
Strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office suite, and quality management software
Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with gowning requirements
Physical capability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to work various shifts including nights/weekends as business needs require
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.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

Guide a collaborative team in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical and diagnostic products while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements.
Support operational excellence through effective resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate across teams to meet production goals, maintain quality standards, and deliver products on time.
Support a culture of safety, quality, and innovation while developing team members' capabilities and fostering engagement.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
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