Thermo Fisher Scientific

Validation Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in commissioning and qualification within pharmaceutical environments
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or contractor teams
  • Hands-on experience with capital projects in Steriles Manufacturing
  • Ability to review and approve validation strategies and project plans
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with various operational teams
  • Preferred experience in developing early talent or co-op programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of ~6 direct reports and ~25 contractors
  • Oversee commissioning and qualification activities across projects
  • Review and approve capital project requests to ensure alignment
  • Allocate resources effectively and manage project workloads
  • Support the implementation and startup of new equipment
  • Mentor team members and facilitate the development of co-op pipeline
  • Collaborate with various functions to meet operational goals

Benefits

  • Standard work schedule (Monday to Friday)
  • Office-based working environment
  • Opportunity for leadership and team development
  • Engagement in important capital projects
  • Cross-functional collaboration opportunities
  • Developing future engineering talent through mentoring
Full Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Discover Impactful Work
The Validation Manager (C&Q) will lead commissioning and qualification activities across the site, ensuring successful execution of capital projects and operational readiness.

A Day in the Life

  • Lead ~6 direct reports and ~25 contractors
  • Manage commissioning & qualification (C&Q) activities
  • Review and approve capital project requests
  • Allocate resources and manage workload across projects
  • Support equipment implementation and startup
  • Mentor team members and develop co-op pipeline
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across site functions

Keys to Success

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline

Experience

  • 6+ years of experience in commissioning, qualification, and/or validation within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing engineers and/or contractor teams
  • Hands-on experience supporting capital projects, including commissioning and qualification of new equipment and systems in a Steriles Manufacturing facility
  • Experience reviewing and approving technical project plans, validation strategies, and execution approaches
  • Proven ability to manage highly effective teams (FTEs + contractors) and a complex portfolio of concurrent projects
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with quality, process engineering, automation, facilities, maintenance, and operations
  • Experience supporting or developing early talent/co-op programs preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong understanding of cGMP’s and C&Q processes
  • Project and resource management skills
  • Strong leadership and organizational capability

Competencies
Leadership, Project Management, Collaboration, Accountability, Operational Excellence

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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