Site Controlled Substance Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

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

Requirements

  • Relevant science-based degree (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or equivalent)
  • Approximately 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech experience in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, EU GMP, JP)
  • Demonstrated experience in running audits/inspections of domestic regulators for controlled substances
  • Qualified Lead Auditor
  • Qualified trainer, particularly for controlled drug handling
  • Able to communicate well with all levels of the business
  • Expertise in cGMP compliance for controlled substances
  • Proficiency with electronic tools (e.g., Trackwise, eDMS, SFLMS)

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility for controlled substance management for the site Controlled Substances Program (CSP)
  • Collaborate with controlled substances regulators such as the Home Office
  • Lead internal audits to support site inspection readiness and collaborate sitewide to achieve key objectives
  • Share knowledge through structured training, particularly for controlled drug handling
  • Draft, review, and approve documents such as procedures, deviations, CAPA, etc
  • Apply innovative tools for extracting, analysing, and interpreting QMS data to support management reporting, propose solutions to trends, and collaborate on resolutions
  • Drive ownership and accountability for process compliance as process owner (e.g., risk management, audits, training, change control, deviations, CAPA, supplier assurance, document lifecycle, metrics reporting)
  • Stay up to date with standard processes, corporate, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide inspiration, mentorship, and support to the team as a credible leader
  • Deputise for the Quality Compliance Manager when required, ensuring continuity and effective management of compliance duties

Skills

GMP
cGMP
QMS
Risk Management
Audits
CAPA
Deviations
Change Control
Training
Trackwise
eDMS
SFLMS
Supplier Assurance
Document Management
Metrics Reporting

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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