MAIN SCOPE OF THE POSITION / RESPONSIBILITIESThe Manufacturing Process Expert will serve as an advanced root cause analysis expert supporting a cross-functional team focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement at the site. The investigation team is a key part of the Technical Unit organization, dedicated to driving quality excellence, error prevention, deviations, continuous improvement, and effective problem-solving. The Manufacturing Process Expert is responsible for facilitating and performing advanced root cause analyses to resolve complex technical problems.
- ASSIGNMENTS, SPECIFIC / PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
- Investigations
- Management of deviations in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Investigation plan definition
- Guide and execute Root Cause Analysis for deviation events and define CAPA with cross-functional teams
- Execute technical analysis inside and outside the Technical Unit
- Lead cross-functional investigation teams within and outside the Technical Unit
- Utilize manufacturing process knowledge and investigation skills to identify and resolve manufacturing issues and promote continuous process improvements
- Technical process knowledge / Production
- Support Manufacturing in implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) in collaboration with Quality Specialists
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks
- Share lessons learned during Technical Unit huddles
- Audit
- Use manufacturing process knowledge and investigation skills during client and regulatory audits related to deviations
- Methodology / KPI
- Contribute to achieving "zero past due" objectives in Quality (CAPA, Deviations) within scope, as well as RFT (Right First Time) and OTIF (On-Time In Full) objectives for document submission and lot release
- RELATIONS
- Internal (examples include)
- All functions and seniority levels
- Direct report to Qop Manufacturing Supervisor
- Collaborate with the Technical Unit's Quality Specialist
- External (examples include)
- Corporate functions
- Employees from other Thermo Fisher Scientific sites
- Customers
- Consulting firms
- Suppliers
REQUIREMENTSDegree in Chemistry / CTF / Biological Sciences or similar fieldsDesirable
Experience in Quality Assurance Operations, focusing on deviation management and GMP manufacturing support. Excellent knowledge of GMP and international regulationsTechnical competenciesNecessary
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple prioritiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oralThorough knowledge of cGMPAbility to write, handle, and review GMP documentation (Deviations, CAPAs) and understand key quality indicatorsKnowledge of injectable sterile process manufacturingDesirable
Solid understanding of root cause analysis tools, preferably TapRootStrong planning, organization, and multitasking skillsProfessional experienceNecessary (examples)
Experience in manufacturing industriesFluency in English and Italian