QC Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, or related field
  • Experience managing a large Quality Control department (e.g., QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology with over 60 professionals)
  • Detailed understanding of international cGMP and regulatory requirements relevant to QC operations
  • Leadership experience in fostering team excellence, performance management, and continuous improvement
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and liaise effectively
  • Experience in laboratory settings with adherence to GMP, safety standards, and PPE requirements (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Knowledge of EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) procedures, including emergency protocols, accident reporting, and safe systems of work

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day operations of QC Chemistry and Microbiology Departments
  • Manage performance, appraise, set, and assess objectives for direct reports, ensuring motivation and adherence to company procedures
  • Ensure sufficient training for all QC team members and maintain training documentation
  • Achieve RFT (Right First Time) and OTD (On-Time Delivery) goals, meeting departmental benchmark targets within timelines
  • Manage stability programme, reserve sample storage, cleaning validation programme, and validation of laboratory equipment and testing methods
  • Write, review, and approve technical documentation within the department
  • Maintain compliance with international cGMP, regulatory requirements, departmental procedures, and site/corporate/client standards
  • Plan adequate resources, assure effective task execution, quality problem-solving, GMP-compliant solutions, and drive continuous improvement
  • Communicate effectively on-site and across the corporation, representing the Swindon QC Department
  • Lead introduction of new products, collaborating with clients and Technical Transfer team
  • Ensure continuous readiness for health authority inspections, client audits, and internal inspections
  • Build successful work environments, provide mentorship, recruit diverse talent, onboard, set goals, give feedback, and conduct appraisals
  • Role model 4i values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
  • Adhere to EH&S regulations, report and investigate accidents/near misses/breaches
  • Perform any other tasks as required

Skills

GMP
Quality Control
QC Chemistry
QC Microbiology
Team Management
Performance Management
Training
Regulatory Compliance
Client Liaison

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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