Sr Director, QA (Pharma Services)

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Discover Impactful Work:

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in an organization that leads the industry in scientific innovation? Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Director, Quality to drive our microbiological and contamination control practices across the Pharma Services Group (PSG) manufacturing network. This is an outstanding opportunity to craft the future of microbiological quality in a dynamic and high-reaching environment.

This position is remote and open to candidates in Ireland, requiring regular international travel (up to 40% of working time) to visit our PSG site network worldwide, including overnight stays.

What will you do?

• Develop and implement global microbiological procedures and practices.
• Monitor industry trends and ensure compliance.
• Act as the global SME for industrial microbiology and sterility assurance.
• Establish trending programs for environmental monitoring.
• Identify and assess changing regulatory requirements.
• Build and guide a robust community of practice.
• Implement a mentorship, coaching, and training program.
• Introduce a program of regular audits.
• Represent Thermo Fisher's interests in industry bodies.
• Collaborate with PSG business leadership and site leaders.

Who we are looking for:

Education:

• Minimum BSc in Microbiology or equivalent experience, with a preference for advanced degrees.

Experience:

• At least 15 years in a senior QA role, with direct experience in sterile or biologic dosage forms manufacturing sites.

Skills & Abilities:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willing and able to travel internationally up to 40% of working time, including overnight stays
• Proven ability to develop and implement global procedures.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Expertise in regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Ability to mentor and coach talent.
• Capability to successfully implement quality assurance programs.

What's in it for you:

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme 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.