QC Manager at ThermoFisher

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll tackle exciting challenges and collaborate with a team that values excellence, quality, and innovation. Being part of a successful global organization enables you to excel. With revenues surpassing $40 billion and leading industry R&D investment, we empower our employees to drive significant global impact.

The job:

The role of QC Manager at Swindon is not just a job; it is a cornerstone of our operations and a pivotal leadership position within our organization. You will manage our large Quality Control department, which includes both QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology, comprising over 60 dedicated professionals and be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality control, which is critical for our reputation and success.

As a leader you will inspire and guide the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Effective leadership will ensure that our QC department operates smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Moreover you will play a crucial role in client liaison. Building and maintaining strong business relationships with our clients is vital for our ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the QC Chemistry and Microbiology Departments.

• Manage performance, appraise, set, and assess objectives for your direct reports, while ensuring they remain motivated. Ensure your team follows company procedures and that the teams within your department are being appropriately managed.

• Guarantee that all individuals in the QC Chemistry and Microbiology teams receive sufficient training for their positions and uphold training documentation for the department.

• Achieve RFT and OTD goals and meet all departmental benchmark targets within the specified timeline.

• Manage the stability programme, reserve sample storage, cleaning validation programme, and the validation of laboratory equipment and testing methods.

• Write, review, and approve technical documentation within the department.

• Maintain a detailed understanding of international cGMP and regulatory requirements relevant to the department, ensuring all work aligns with these and departmental procedures.

• Ensure tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently, fully applying all staff. Plan adequate resources for the department to ensure adherence to regulatory, cGMP’s, site procedures, corporate, and client requirements, including lead times.

• Assure quality problem solving and decision making, ensuring GMP-compliant and pragmatic solutions are in place, while driving continuous improvement.

• Communicate effectively with others on-site and throughout the corporation by representing the Swindon QC Department.

• Lead the introduction of new products, working with the client and Technical Transfer team.

• Ensure continuous readiness and support for health authority inspections, client audits, and internal inspections.

• Perform any other tasks as required.

People Manager Responsibilities:

• Build successful work environments and offer assistance and mentorship to your team, ensuring high levels of performance.

• Lead team's people tasks: recruit diverse talent, onboard, set goals, give feedback, conduct appraisals.

• Role model the 4i values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

EH&S:

• Understand emergency procedures and align with safe systems of work.

• Adhere to environment, health, and safety regulations, as well as security protocols, guidelines, signage, and instructions consistently.

• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses, and breaches of rules.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Pharmacy, life sciences, or a related field.

• 8 - 12 years demonstrated expertise preferred in analytical chemistry in a QC environment.

• In-depth knowledge of cGMP.

• Experience in leading, supervising, and motivating a team.

• Proactive approach with the ability to develop your team and manage their workload, priorities, and actively engage in their development.

Characteristics:

• Dynamic, self-motivated, pro-active approach to taking on challenging requirements.

• Creativity, judgment, and analytical thinking.

• Ability to work to critical timelines.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, and the self-confidence to use these skills to convince others to buy into proposals and plans.

• Effective manager of staff.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we’re more than 130,000 passionate innovators—each with a unique story and a shared drive to make a difference. Join our team and be part of a powerful mission to empower our customers in creating a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, annual bonus and contributory pension scheme.

Your skills and expertise can help shape the future—are you ready to make an impact? Apply now!

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