MS&T Director – Sterile Technical SME (Visual Inspection)

Thermo Fisher Scientific; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking an MS&T Director – Sterile Technical SME specializing in Visual Inspection. The role involves providing expertise in visual inspection technologies, supporting process improvements globally, and establishing technical standards across various sites. Candidates should have an MSc in a relevant field and significant GMP manufacturing experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant GMP manufacturing experience relevant to the role.
• Validated process understanding with up to 30-40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in visual inspection technologies and equipment.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis at sterile sites.
• Review and improve aseptic practices, collaborate with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Influencing

Education

MSc or equivalent in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry

Job description

MS&T Director – Sterile Technical SME (Visual Inspection)

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Position Details

Work Schedule: Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions: Office

Location: Remote (EU/US)

• Preferred Locations: Monza & Ferentino (Italy), Swindon (UK), Greenville (North Carolina, US), Bourgoin (France)

Position Summary

Work as a Global Technical SME in Visual Inspection, contributing to process improvements worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in visual inspection technologies and equipment, including manual, semi-automatic, and automatic systems, as well as leak detection.
• Apply knowledge of AI in AVI, including recipe creation, optimization, and validation support.
• Perform process characterization to enhance robustness and sustainability.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis at sterile sites, harmonizing technical processes.
• Review and improve aseptic practices, collaborate with manufacturing teams, and support new technology implementation.
• Monitor regulatory changes, support validation projects, and develop training curricula for site SMEs.

Stewardship and Standards

• Serve as Network SME, establishing technical standards and benchmarking across sites.
• Author and implement SOPs for relevant technologies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MSc or equivalent in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Significant GMP manufacturing experience relevant to the role.
• Validated process understanding, with up to 30-40% travel.
• Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills.