Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
Sr. Manager, QMS Governance & Continuous Improvement
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Senior Manager of Quality will guide strategic quality initiatives, oversee quality management systems, and support a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing customer experience.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Support quality initiatives that deliver consistent product excellence while meeting business objectives
Develop quality professionals, lead investigations, and implement data-driven solutions that enhance our quality systems and customer satisfaction
Guide strategic quality initiatives and support a culture of continuous improvement across the organization
Oversee quality management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer experience through excellent quality standards
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality strategies that support our mission
Manage quality assurance and quality control teams while building strong partnerships with operations, R&D, commercial teams, and customers
Guide process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies and risk-based approaches
Maintain inspection readiness, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated life sciences industry
Expert knowledge of global quality standards (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR 820, EU MDR/IVDR)
Strong understanding of quality management systems and GMP requirements
Demonstrated experience leading quality investigations, CAPA, and change control processes
Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with quality tools including FMEA, Risk Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis
Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities
Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels
Experience hosting regulatory inspections and customer audits
Proficiency with quality management software systems
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field
Professional certifications desired (ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
5+ years of quality management/leadership experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401K Company Match up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discount Program
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Paid Parental Leave
Career Advancement Opportunities
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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