Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift
Job Description
Discover Impactful Work:
The Manager, Technical Unit leads a team delivering results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People Development, Customer Satisfaction and Projects while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements and Thermo Fisher Scientific quality systems.
A Day in the Life:
Lead the daily performance of a Steriles manufacturing and filling Technical Unit, coordinate manufacturing, optimize operations, support technology transfer, manage customer and regulatory interactions, develop colleagues, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end Technical Unit performance.
- Maintain compliance and optimize line performance (OEE).
- Support safety, scheduling, TPM and problem solving.
- Manage customer, regulatory and people leadership activities.
- Support technology transfer and new product introduction.
- Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization and budget management.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Operations Management or related field required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical operations or quality experience.
- 2+ years in a significant management role.
- Large pharmaceutical product development experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Exceptional GMP knowledge.
- Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to drive process improvement and cost efficiencies.
- Ability to motivate, develop and retain staff.
- Ability to resolve complex technical problems and delegate effectively.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Effective Communication
