Quality Agreement Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or regulatory affairs, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, ISO standards)
  • Effective communication skills (verbal & written) in English
  • Basic knowledge of agreement/contracting processes
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities
  • Flexible and able to multi-task and prioritize competing demands/resolve complex issues
  • Preferred: Certification in Quality Management (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma)
  • Preferred: Experience with leading negotiations

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate quality agreements with external partners and suppliers
  • Ensure agreements align with regulatory requirements and company standards
  • Collaborate with legal, procurement, and other relevant departments to finalize agreements
  • Monitor compliance with quality agreements and regulatory standards
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of external partners to ensure adherence to quality agreements
  • Stay updated on relevant regulations and industry standards
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and suppliers
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues with external partners
  • Facilitate communication and resolution of quality-related concerns
  • Coordinate with internal functional departments to ensure various site startup activities align with department priorities and contractual activities within mutually agreed-upon timelines
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all quality agreements
  • Prepare reports on compliance status, audit findings, and corrective actions
  • Ensure proper documentation of quality-related activities and communications
  • Drive opportunities for process improvements in quality agreement management
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on quality agreement processes

Skills

Quality Agreements
Contract Negotiation
Regulatory Compliance
Audits
Supplier Assessments
GDP Compliance
Quality Assurance

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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