Sr Manager, Product Development

ThermoFisher Scientific; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development to lead analytical product development for pharmaceutical manufacturing from concept to commercialization.

The role combines scientific leadership, people management, and hands-on lab work, with mentoring of scientists, engineers, and technicians, and collaboration across Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of relevant experience in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading multifunctional product development teams that may include scientists, instrument engineers, software engineers, and technicians.
• Experience developing molecular and cellular biology systems or products in regulated environments, with knowledge of regulatory compliance, ISO standards, and Stage Gate or similar product development methodologies.
• Expertise in PCR, NGS, proteomics, and/or related technologies relevant to pharmaceutical analytics.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and related technologies used in pharmaceutical applications is preferred.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations.
• Strong scientific and technical acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of analytical products and solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing from concept through commercialization.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a multifunctional team of scientists, instrument engineers, software engineers, and technicians.
• Foster an onsite culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and safety.
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and other functions to advance programs through key product development milestones.
• Oversee R&D processes, laboratory utilization, resource allocation, and team productivity to improve development efficiency and execution.
• Oversee laboratory operations to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant working practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen product development processes, accelerate execution, and improve overall R&D effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory skills

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MS) in a relevant field

Tools

PCR

NGS

Proteomics

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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.

Location: Pleasanton, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Manager, Product Development will lead the development of innovative products and analytical solutions supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role combines scientific and technical leadership, product development, people management, and hands-on problem solving to advance new products from concept through commercialization.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, results-oriented leader with strong scientific and technical acumen and a demonstrated ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of product development. The ideal candidate will be both capable of and willing to engage directly in laboratory work when needed, while fostering an onsite culture of innovation, scientific rigor, collaboration, accountability, and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of analytical products and solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing from concept through commercialization.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a multifunctional team of scientists, instrument engineers, software engineers, and technicians.
• Foster an onsite culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and safety.
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and other functions to advance programs through key product development milestones.
• Oversee R&D processes, laboratory utilization, resource allocation, and team productivity to improve development efficiency and execution.
• Oversee laboratory operations to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant working practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen product development processes, accelerate execution, and improve overall R&D effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of relevant experience in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multifunctional product development teams that may include scientists, instrument engineers, software engineers, and technicians.
• Experience developing molecular and cellular biology systems or products in regulated environments, with knowledge of regulatory compliance, ISO standards, and Stage Gate or similar product development methodologies.
• Expertise in PCR, NGS, proteomics, and/or related technologies relevant to pharmaceutical analytics.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and related technologies used in pharmaceutical applications is preferred.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations.
• Strong scientific and technical acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively within a matrix organization, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and drive teams toward shared objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to improve R&D productivity, development processes, and execution efficiency.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing scientific and technical talent.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical topics effectively to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, quality, and compliance as core priorities in all development and laboratory activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions, locations, and time zones.
• Ability to work onsite as the default mode of operation and engage directly in laboratory activities when business and development needs require.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

• Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $156,000.00–$234,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short-and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.