Thermo Fisher Scientific

Site General Manager - Clinical Trials Division (CTD)

Thermo Fisher Scientific$125K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree with 6 years or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing.
  • Preferred studies in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated experience with P&L management and strong financial results.
  • Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems.
  • Proven leadership in regulatory inspections and customer audits.
  • Strong strategic planning and operational execution skills.
  • Successful track record in technology transfers and new product introduction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations and drive growth at the clinical trial packaging facility.
  • Develop and execute strategies to expand capabilities and optimize operations.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and financial metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support innovation.
  • Maintain strong customer relationships and identify business growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams and R&D for successful initiatives.
  • Guide the strategic direction and mentor high-performing teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make significant impact in a leadership role.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • Engagement in initiatives aimed at operational excellence.
  • Flexible work schedule with standard Mon-Fri hours.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:
As Director/General Manager, you will lead operations and contribute to growth at our clinical trial packaging facility. This leadership role carries full P&L responsibility and accountability for site performance across safety, quality, delivery, and financial metrics. You will develop and execute comprehensive strategies to expand our capabilities, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional value to our pharmaceutical and biotech customers.

Working collaboratively across functions, you will drive operational excellence, support innovation, and develop high-performing teams dedicated to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will advance continuous improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for business growth and operational efficiency.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading initiatives, developing talent, and guiding the strategic direction of a facility within our network. You will partner with commercial teams, R&D, quality, and other functions to ensure successful technology transfers, new product introductions, and sustained operational excellence.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or related regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific/technical field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated P&L management experience with track record of delivering strong financial results
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems
• Proven experience leading successful regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
• Experience managing complex operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability in building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to implement change and support innovation
• Experience in technology transfer and new product introduction
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Results-oriented approach with focus on growth and customer satisfaction
• Track record of successful stakeholder management
• Ability to travel domestically on occasion

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Learn more about Thermo Fisher Scientific
Size
130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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