DSP Manufacturing Team Leader

Work Schedule

Rotational shift nights/weekends

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our colleagues bring our Mission to life every day, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We support our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while advancing solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges—from protecting the environment to ensuring food safety and developing life-saving therapies.

Position Summary

As a Team Leader in Formulation Manufacturing, you will lead a team responsible for the preparation of media and buffers, equipment preparation, and cleaning activities in a cGMP environment. You will ensure operational readiness, compliance, and efficient execution of manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement and supporting new product introductions.

This role combines technical expertise with people leadership to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for media and buffer preparation, equipment preparation, and cleaning activities
• Lead and support the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations in compliance with cGMP requirements
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of operators to ensure high performance and engagement
• Own and maintain Work Instructions and SOPs, ensuring they are up to date and followed
• Support Technology Transfer of new products and contribute to CVQ, PQ, and Process Validation activities
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, PCS, Maintenance) to resolve issues and improve processes
• Drive Manufacturing Excellence initiatives to ensure robust and efficient operations
• Support the definition and optimization of process parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Lead or support investigations, deviations, and change controls as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing in a cGMP environment
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with process validation, technology transfer, and manufacturing systems
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with documentation, deviations, and change control systems
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow aseptic practices
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends if required

What We Offer

• A dynamic and innovative work environment
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• The chance to contribute to life-saving therapies and global health improvements