Manufacturing Process Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

3d • 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. Position will sit onsite at the Florence, SC site and will support the Drug Substance Division (DSD) at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This role, reporting to the Production Planning Manager, ensures the flawless import of materials and goods at our Florence, South Carolina locations. Discover Impactful Work: Join us as a Process Manager (Area Manager) in Manufacturing and contribute to excellence in process development and manufacturing optimization of active pharmaceutical ingredients. You'll provide technical leadership in developing, validating, and implementing robust manufacturing processes while collaborating across multiple departments to ensure successful scaling and optimization of new and existing processes. Make meaningful contributions to innovative solutions that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• BS Degree Required
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and manufacturing optimization required
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technical projects
• Experience with quality systems and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience developing and supporting team members
• Deep technical expertise in process development, scale-up, and manufacturing optimization
• Strong background in GMP manufacturing and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, ISO)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in statistical analysis and DOE
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process issues and implement corrective actions
• Strong documentation skills including SOPs, batch records, validation protocols and reports
• Expertise in data analysis, process modeling, and trending
• Excellence in technical writing and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for collaborating with internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to work in cleanroom/GMP manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with statistical software and standard business applications

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a similar background
• Advanced degree preferred
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects
• Provide manufacturing support
• Conduct process improvements
• Drive technology transfer initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Production to achieve project goals and maintain high quality standards
• Troubleshoot, optimize processes, and implement data-driven solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• A range of employee benefits
• Innovative, forward-thinking organization
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager