About this Supervisor, PDS Sterile Manufacturing role at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our team and help bring our Mission to life every day—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We empower our employees with the resources and opportunities to achieve their career goals while developing innovative solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges, from protecting the environment to ensuring food safety and supporting the search for cancer treatments.
Position Summary
We are seeking a PDS Sterile Manufacturing Supervisor to join our manufacturing operations team. In this role, you will lead and support production teams involved in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring operational excellence, product quality, and full compliance with cGMP standards and FDA regulations.This position combines strong technical expertise with people leadership. You will coordinate production activities, oversee manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily sterile manufacturing operations
Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and company quality standards
Monitor production performance and maintain adherence to schedules
Review batch records and ensure accurate documentation
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing team members
Support investigations, deviations, and corrective actions
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and other departments
Identify and implement process and operational improvements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Business or a related STEM field (preferred)
Experience
3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing,
2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a GMP-regulated environment
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA requirements
Experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom operations
Familiarity with environmental monitoring and aseptic techniques
Experience with batch record review and manufacturing documentation
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience driving operational excellence and quality improvements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally