Senior Polymer Chemist, CMC & Process Validation

Thermofisher Scientific; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Senior Staff Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences to advance product development and commercialization. You will influence manufacturing quality, validate processes, and ensure regulatory compliance while shaping CMC strategies.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, standardize procedures, and mentor staff, driving process improvements in regulated environments with strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience in biopharmaceutical/diagnostic manufacturing, process development, or related technical operations.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical/diagnostic manufacturing, process development, or related technical operations.
• Certifications in GMP, regulatory compliance, or project management valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to manufacturing quality, process validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement CMC strategies and standardize procedures.
• Guide process improvements impacting production of therapies and diagnostic solutions.
• Mentor colleagues and lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Skills

CMC strategy

Process validation

Regulatory compliance

GMP/GLP

Cross-functional leadership

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced degree (biopharma/diagnostics)

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Senior Staff Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences to advance product development and commercialization. You will influence manufacturing quality, validate processes, and ensure regulatory compliance while shaping CMC strategies.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, standardize procedures, and mentor staff, driving process improvements in regulated environments with strong analytical and writing skills.