QA Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Naarden, North Holland, Netherlands

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

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Professional certifications are a plus
  • 5 years of experience working in a Quality Assurance role within an ISO9001 or GMP setting

  • Managerial experience is a plus
  • In-depth understanding of QA methodologies, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO9001, GMP)
  • Understanding of risk assessment and management practices
  • Ability to analyze quality data and metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor QA team members
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and analyze complex data and make informed decisions
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team; direct day-to-day activities
  • Set team goals, mentor, and motivate others
  • Ensure the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
  • Be a pro-active partner for Operations, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to address quality-related issues
  • Assess and decide on quality-related matters reported by critical suppliers
  • Foster a positive and customer-focused culture
  • Investigate and resolve quality-related questions and complaints issued by customers
  • Track and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in quality assurance
  • Prioritize achieving individual and team goals
  • Manage workloads effectively, distribute resources, and foster an inclusive environment and team culture
  • Maintain Quality Management System of the site, quality aspects of products, release of affinity resins, and quality oversight over contract manufacturers
  • Create and revise Regulatory Support Files
  • Handle customer queries concerning quality aspects of affinity resins

Skills

Quality Management System
cGMP
Team Leadership
Regulatory Support Files
Quality Oversight
Customer Query Handling
Cross-functional Collaboration
Mentoring
Process 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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