Director, Quality at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Allschwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Manufacturing, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a scientific/technical field required; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with exposure to Production or Distribution
  • Proven experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a cross-functional setting
  • Capable of translating business demands into operational quality plans
  • Excellent relationship-building skills to gain customer trust
  • Deep understanding of quality standards and regulatory compliance
  • Effective collaborator across functions and divisions
  • Outstanding leadership, motivational, and team-building skills
  • Proven track record in developing future leaders and personalized development plans
  • Embodiment of Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Involvement, Intensity, and Innovation

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice to local Quality operations to support business leaders in achieving profit targets
  • Coordinate all aspects of Quality functions, managing a team of Quality leaders
  • Set and coordinate both short- and long-term objectives consistent with the division’s goals
  • Represent the company in interactions with key customers and regulatory bodies, maintaining a positive company image
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive site quality plan
  • Foster talent development to ensure engaging employee experiences and succession planning
  • Ensure timely delivery while maintaining full compliance with quality system regulations
  • Promote Practical Process Improvement (PPI) across the quality organization
  • Develop and implement procedures and programs to maintain and improve our competitive position
  • Establish a robust local audit mechanism
  • Build rapport with the workforce to promote quality, safety, efficiency, and high morale
  • Sign Certificates of Manufacturing/Packaging and fulfill duties as a Delegated Responsible Person

Skills

Quality Assurance
Compliance
Regulatory Affairs
Quality Management
Audit Management
Process Improvement
Team Leadership
Talent Development
Manufacturing
Distribution
PPI

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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