Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job DescriptionLocation: Marietta, OH. *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.As a Senior Manager of Quality at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide strategic quality initiatives and support a culture of continuous improvement across our organization. You'll oversee quality management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer experience through excellent quality standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll develop and implement quality strategies that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
A Day in the Life:- Manage quality assurance and quality control teams while building strong partnerships with operations, R&D, commercial teams, and customers.
- Guide process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies and risk-based approaches.
- Maintain inspection readiness, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
- Support quality initiatives that deliver consistent product excellence while meeting business objectives.
- Develop quality professionals, lead investigations, and implement data-driven solutions that enhance quality systems and customer satisfaction.
How Will You Get Here?Education:- Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field)
- Professional certifications desired (ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience: - Experience Required: 8 years of operations, manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated life sciences industry preferred
- 5+ years of quality management/leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience leading quality investigations, CAPA, and change control processes
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience with quality tools including FMEA, Risk Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis
- Experience hosting regulatory inspections and customer audits
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of global quality standards (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR 820, EU MDR/IVDR)
- Excellent ability to be flexible, adaptable, work in fast paced environment, and be proactive
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and GMP requirements
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels
- Proficiency with quality management software systems
- Ability to travel up to 25%
BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
