Manager Operations USP at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, CDMOIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong technical understanding of mammalian cell culture
  • Leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Proactive approach and Green Belt certification to drive process improvements and operational efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cGMP, EH&S, FDA, EMA, ICH, and Thermo Fisher’s Quality Management System

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily production activities in the upstream manufacturing process, guaranteeing safety protocols, regulatory adherence, and production targets are met
  • Be responsible for thaws, inoculation, culture growth, and harvest activities according to approved batch records and SOPs
  • Act as the primary point of contact for upstream operations during batch execution and issue resolution
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Supervisors, Operators, and Manufacturing Engineers
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure appropriate training and career development
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning
  • Partner with Global Process Development, MSAT, and ENG to ensure effective technology transfer and process start-up
  • Support the introduction of new bioreactor technologies, automation, and process improvements
  • Represent Manufacturing in discussions on process design, scale-up, and validation
  • Ensure adherence to all cGMP and site quality requirements
  • Review and approve batch documentation, deviations, and investigations
  • Participate in regulatory inspections and customer audits

Skills

cGMP
cell culture
upstream processing
bioreactors
mammalian cell culture
monoclonal antibodies
recombinant proteins
GMP
FDA
EMA
ICH
single-use bioreactors
technology transfer
continuous improvement

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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