Quality Operations Senior Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Monza, Lombardy, Italy

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

Requirements

  • Academic background in a chemical, scientific, or technical field such as Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy
  • Validated experience in a similar position within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals or biotech
  • Highly preferable recognized by Regulatory Authority to act as Qualified Person (QP) per Article 49 of Directive 2001/83/EC
  • Expertise in GMP regulations (EU and US)
  • In-depth knowledge of sterile injectable drug production processes
  • Experience with Pharma FDA-approved companies
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Minitab is a plus)
  • Extensive experience with Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (e.g., Trackwise) and reporting tools
  • Excellent proficiency in English and Italian
  • Detailed understanding of pharmaceutical law, quality management systems, and QP duties, as well as deep understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes
  • Experience in quality event management
  • Confirmed leadership skills with experience leading direct reports in a matrix complex organization

Responsibilities

  • Manage reporting structure for Quality On The Floor and Quality Operations staff, ensuring accurate review of production, documentation, CoAs, and investigations in compliance with cGMPs, registration, and client needs
  • Act as the Qualified Person in product disposition and issues assessment
  • Guarantee adherence to corporate quality standards
  • Guarantee the surveillance of on-shift production activities (overlooking and fit&finish in production area), to proactively increase the Quality Culture within the Departments
  • Ensure support to site operations to meet cGMP requirements and Corporate Standards
  • Facilitate efficient interactions with clients to ensure the respect of Quality Agreements and to develop business
  • Assist with operations performance reviews, identify issues, recommend solutions, and ensure follow-up
  • Aid in comparing gaps to GMP rules, updating guidelines, and planning corrective actions for GMP compliance
  • Support the site Regulatory Inspections to ensure that each inspection is accurately and effectively handled
  • Assist the Supervisor with budget preparation, providing necessary data and proposals following corporate standards
  • Manage performance and development of collaborators to ensure achievement of personal and site goals as well as a "great place to work" environment
  • Lead the organization by setting goals, evaluating results, analyzing training needs to ensure commitment and motivation
  • Guarantee that both the initial and the continuous training of the department personnel are performed and is suited to the needs
  • Maintain compliance of Quality Operations with cGMP and regulatory standards by respecting prescribed procedures, current laws, and internal quality criteria
  • Encourage effective and proactive collaboration with site functions and support the development of both individuals and the organization

Skills

cGMP
GMP
Quality Operations
Product Disposition
Qualified Person
Regulatory Inspections
Quality Assurance
CoA Review
Investigations
Production Oversight
Quality Culture
Budget Preparation

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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