Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Manager, Manufacturing Operations in Lengnau, Switzerland
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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products 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/Division Specific Information
Lengnau (Bern) - Switzerland
Discover Impactful Work:
In this function, you'll be a key player of the Manufacturing Team in Lengnau, brand-new Drug Substance Manufacturing site for Biologic's. Reporting to the Head Of Manufacturing, you will work closely with business leadership to establish and mature the new Manufacturing Organization and Technical Transfer and manufacturing of new products to achieve the Site Goals.
A day in the Life:
Lead a manufacturing area (upstream, downstream, solutionpreparation and support) toensurethe operational activitiesfortheproductionofrecombinantproducts in a safely, quality and timely manner.
Mentor the manufacturing team with training and daily blocking issue and activities management.
Support and Leadprojectteams in the design, commissioning, qualification and validationofnewproductionlines.
Supports New ProductIntroductionforrecombinantproducts including customer communications
Harmonise with other support functions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Engineering, Validation, and other relevant functional areas
Education
- Bachelor / Master / PhD in Biotechnology / Biology / Engineering
Experience
10 years successful experience in pharmaceuticals operations in a GMP relevant environment
Experience in biotech or pharma processes, either in sterile processes, USP, DSP, solution preparation, single use, CIP/SIP processes
Good knowledge and competence in the field of automated processes
Experience in leading teams
Single Use experience is desired
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Validated experience in recognizing and achieving consistent year-over-year results through effective problem solving.
Passion for developing, training, and mentor teams.
Proficiency in working with multicultural and cross-disciplinary teams
Excellent organization, planning, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
Energy and drive (committed, work towards results)
Language: Proficiency in English, German knowledge preferable
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.