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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago

Sr. Staff Program Manager, Commissioning and Qualification

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company dedicated to making a positive impact on a global scale. As a Sr. Staff Program Manager, you will provide CQV oversight to PSG sites, ensuring adherence to global validation policies and supporting regulatory audits, while leveraging your expertise in commissioning, qualification, and validation processes.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
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Responsibilities

Ensuring site adherence to global validation policies and procedures
High level support for Capital Project validation within the network
Provide support for regulatory/customer audits, documents and engagements as needed to foster successful business outcomes
Support sites as needed with pre-inspection readiness within CQV space
Commissioning, Qualification and Validation SME

Qualification

CQV expertiseValidation lifecycle knowledgeRegulatory requirements knowledgeAnalytical skillsProject managementRisk managementQuality record platformKneatCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years of related experience in the Pharmaceutical or related industry including experience in validation, engineering, operations, program and project management
Extensive knowledge of full validation lifecycle requirements for Steriles Manufacturing, Biologics, Clean Utilities and Support Services
Advanced knowledge of CQV for pharmaceutical equipment and systems (e.g Filling lines, Isolators, Autoclaves, Lyophilizers, Single Use Bioreactors and Mixers, WFI, Clean Steam, Process Gases, and ancillary equipment)
Proven track record leading medium to large-scale capital projects through commissioning and qualification
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, WHO, Annex 15, ISO, etc.) related to commissioning, qualification and validation
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels
Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies
Ability to lead and influence in a matrix and global environment effectively
Willingness to travel up to 20% as required, domestic/international
Working knowledge of deviation and quality record platform (i.e. TrackWise)
Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously

Preferred

Audit experience strongly preferred
Experience qualifying systems using Kneat or other paperless validation tools is highly preferred
Experience working with global, geographically dispersed teams

Benefits

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (272)
2024 (224)
2023 (233)
2022 (342)
2021 (315)
2020 (227)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15.97B
Key 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

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Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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