Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Director, Compliance

Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical DevicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not Specified
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
  • Job Type: Not Specified
  • Salary: Not Specified

The Sr. Director, Compliance will be a valued member of the Global Quality Leadership team, reporting to the Vice President, Global Quality, Regulatory and EHS. The incumbent will ensure that the overall cGMP compliance profile is maintained specifically through the development and implementation of compliance processes and systems in a manner consistent with global quality systems requirements, corporate standards, current regulatory and client requirements. The role will engage effectively with regulators particularly in multiple branches at the FDA and identify mechanisms to assure that our practices and policies meet current regulatory expectations. They lead continuous improvement programs and support compliance activities both at a local and global level.

Requirements

  • The job description does not list specific requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and leads an inspection readiness program. Provides on-site support for inspection management for key inspections.
  • Acts with intensity to advise collaboration with the Operations team, driving continuous improvement to effectivity and efficiency of quality systems processes, to deliver sustained compliance.
  • Develops and maintains quality assurance and compliance policies and standard operating procedures, meeting domestic and global regulations and corporate policies.
  • Leads and oversees efforts to respond to new or changing regulations, including but not limited to communicating regulations to leadership and affected areas, assembling and chairing work teams, and developing/providing education regarding regulatory requirements and developing a closed loop program for the effective implementation of major regulatory changes.
  • Ensures compliance to all applicable regulations by proactively interpreting regulatory and compliance requirements, establishing, and maintaining Quality systems.
  • Delivers safe & effective products and makes Quality a competitive advantage by achieving an extraordinary GMP regulatory compliance with zero patient impacting events and drives quality strategy and culture.
  • Attracts, develops and retains top talent to build an outstanding Compliance function. Implements the required interpersonal structures and operating mechanisms to maintain appropriate oversight of the compliance status of the business.

Additional Responsibilities

  • The job description lists key responsibilities, but not a comprehensive list of additional responsibilities.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Quality Systems
cGMP
Inspection Readiness
Regulatory Affairs
Process Improvement
Leadership
Global Quality Management

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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