Thermo Fisher Scientific · 3 hours ago
Director Quality
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $235K/yr
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Quality to lead strategic quality initiatives. This role involves overseeing comprehensive quality systems and operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across manufacturing, testing, and product development activities.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead strategic quality initiatives that directly impact healthcare and scientific advancement
Oversee comprehensive quality systems and operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
Drive quality excellence across manufacturing, testing, and product development activities
Influence quality standards that ensure the safety and effectiveness of products while partnering with customers and regulatory authorities to maintain the highest levels of compliance
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in FDA-regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, or diagnostics)
Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific/technical field
Professional certifications (ASQ, RAPS) advantageous
5+ years of quality management/leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards (9001/13485), and global regulatory requirements
Demonstrated success leading quality systems and regulatory inspections
Strong expertise in risk management, CAPA, change control, and quality processes
Experience managing customer relationships and quality agreements
Experience building and developing effective quality teams
Strong communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to implement organizational change
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Project management expertise
Strategic planning and budget management experience
Up to 30% travel required, including international
Experience with quality management software systems
Ability to work effectively in matrix environment and across multiple sites
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
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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