Senior Engineer, Technical Operations

THERMO FISHER BIOPHARMA SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Sr Technical Operations Engineer to develop and manufacture biopharmaceutical products. This role involves managing technical projects, providing manufacturing support, and ensuring compliance with GMP regulations. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and at least 3 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Strong analytical skills and excellent project management abilities are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and is critical to improving global health and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulation processes and conduct validation studies.
• Provide manufacturing support and resolve complex process challenges.
• Management of technical projects ensuring compliance with GMP regulations.

Skills

Process validation

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

GMP regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Manufacturing documentation systems

Batch record review

Job description

Job Overview

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Responsibilities

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, join our collaborative team as a Sr Technical Operations Engineer in Formulation, where you'll contribute to developing and manufacturing biopharmaceutical products. You'll apply your technical expertise to ensure the highest quality standards while working with advanced technologies and processes. This position offers the opportunity to work with cross‑functional teams, enhance processes, and contribute to therapies that help improve global health and environmental sustainability. You will manage technical projects, provide manufacturing support, and resolve complex process challenges while ensuring compliance with GMP regulations. Your role will involve developing and optimizing formulation processes, conducting validation studies, and working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver excellent results. This position also offers professional development opportunities within our organization that values integrity, dedication, collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field
• Additional certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or related areas are beneficialStrong understanding of GMP regulations and quality systems
• Expertise in process validation, risk assessments, and process control strategies
• Proficiency in manufacturing documentation systems and batch record review
• Experience with technology transfer and scale‑up processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment with cross‑functional teams
• Availability for flexible scheduling including on‑call duties when required
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards