Thermo Fisher Scientific · 7 hours ago
Sr. Director, DPD Manufacturing Engineering
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$193K/yr - $283K/yr
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through innovative solutions. As a Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will lead complex engineering initiatives and operational improvements in pharmaceutical manufacturing while overseeing a team of engineers and scientists. This role focuses on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for complex engineering initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvements across our network
Manage a team of engineers and scientists overseeing 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
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
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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
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