Sr. Manager, Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Sr. Manager of Operations to oversee the manufacture and aseptic fill/finish of commercial products. This role involves strategic implementation and leadership, focusing on operational excellence and process improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong management experience, particularly in sterile fill drug product environments, and will be instrumental in driving the company's operational goals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of pharmaceutical operations or quality experience.
• 2+ years in a significant management role.
• Sterile Fill Drug Product experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to all functions of the business unit.
• Ensure operational financial performance aligns with objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational excellence

Cost reduction

Process improvement

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science in Engineering, Operations Management

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY

The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Manager of Operations leads all aspects of operations supporting the manufacture and aseptic fill/finish of commercial products. Drive the implementation of operation execution strategies. Partners with leadership team and interacts with the other site and business unit leaders to realize complimentary overall business unit strategies that meet the short term tactical needs and the longer term ambition of the business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership to all functions of the business unit. Establish goals and priorities consistent with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Ensure the operational financial performance is in line with the business objectives, proactively addressing improvements.
• Develop and mentor an impactful team with capabilities to drive ownership and accountability, while breaking down barriers that impede success!
• Drive continuous higher levels of process improvement, customer happiness, profitable growth, and transformation at the site.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science in Engineering, Operations Management or related field is required. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical operations or quality experience and at least 2+ years in a significant management role is required. Experience in a large Pharma company in product development would be preferred.
• Strong background of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives.
• Operations leadership experience in a sophisticated, and matrixed manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Outstanding cGMP experience and leadership required.
• Sterile Fill Drug Product experience highly preferred.