Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 week ago
Sr. Director, DPD Manufacturing Engineering
Greenville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$193K/yr - $283K/yr
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering will provide strategic leadership for complex engineering initiatives and oversee product lifecycle management, technology transfers, and process optimization in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for complex engineering initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvements across our network
Manage a team of engineers and scientists
Oversee product lifecycle management, technology transfers, and process optimization while ensuring regulatory compliance
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and deliver value optimization projects
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with significant exposure to both small and large molecule drug products
Leadership experience managing technical teams of engineers and scientists
Expert knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
Established experience in technical transfer activities and process validation
Experience in capital project management and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute site master plans and capacity strategies
Deep understanding of drug substance and drug product development processes
Experience with current and emerging pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
Business acumen and ability to align technical strategy with business objectives
Proficiency in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Experience leading change management initiatives
Effective communication and presentation skills
Strategic thinking capability with demonstrated problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up to 50% as required
Experience in budget management and resource allocation
Professional network within pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
Commitment to developing and supporting technical talent
Preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Scientific discipline, or related field
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
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