Sr. QA Specialist - Customer Support

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Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

The Drug Product Division (DPD) is one of the three divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group (PSG) in the Biopharma Services (BPS) Sector at Thermo Fisher. We have more than 9000 colleagues across 13 sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable oral solid dose and softgel drug products from development to commercialization.

As the Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) market leader we have built a reputation for scientific and technical excellence and DPD has benefitted from capital investments in capacity expansion and new capabilities to ensure our long-term growth as we continue to meet our customers evolving needs.

How Will You Make an Impact

The Senior Quality Specialist Project Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific plays a crucial role in providing technical leadership and Quality oversight for a Sterile Manufacturing Environment ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining full company compliance to prevent regulatory actions that could hinder product quality lead to stoppages or impact customer satisfaction.

A Day in the Life

• Leads projects of moderate complexity conducting compliance assessments making decisions on regulatory requirements drafting new procedures and ensuring adherence to current regulations.
• Oversees the quality of methods processes materials and products by coordinating and reviewing group operations providing staff training and assessing/improving systems and processes.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving procedures training documents forms deviation and change control of moderate to high complexity.
• Performs risk assessments and takes appropriate actions to ensure adequate controls related to product quality safety and business risks.
• Act as a technical resource for system support and new product introduction by interpreting regulatory requirements and establishing systems.
• Makes decisions on compliance issues within facilities equipment manufacturing and support areas considering the level of risks related to compliance and product quality.

Education

• Bachelor degree required preferably in technology engineering scientific field or related area.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance Quality Control or Operations/Manufacturing required.
• Equivalent combinations of training and meaningful work experience may be considered if at least a bachelor degree is acquired.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Project management expertise
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities attention to detail organizational skills effective communication skills negotiation skills and understanding of quality systems and technical writing.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CQA) and training in Six Sigma are beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to fundamental principles of Integrity Respect and Excellence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and to remain firm in complex situations is required in this fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift carry move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard computer monitor operate equipment and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear for prolonged periods of time.

What We Offer

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare 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!

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical Dental & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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