Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a dynamic and transformative leader to fill the role of Head of mRNA QC. This position is ideal for an individual with the ability to maintain and enhance the quality of mRNA products to international standards. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, safer world, leading a dedicated QC team and implementing advanced analytical techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Guide the QC team towards performance-driven, improvement-focused goals.
• Set clear expectations and provide valuable, timely feedback.
• Develop innovative problem-solving techniques and foster a waste-free environment.

• Manage our QC laboratory, oversee planning, task prioritization, comprehensive analyses, and insightful report delivery.
• Ensure our QC Chemistry, QC Biotechnology, and QC Microbiology teams provide timely, scientifically validated results in line with international regulatory guidelines and customer needs.

• Supervise complex biological and physical characterization techniques, including LC-MS, UPLC/HPLC, molecular biology tests, Endotoxin, and Sterility tests.
• Implement QC processes in alignment with international mRNA quality standards set by globally recognized regulatory bodies.

• Ensure the execution of qualification/validation protocols, batch release, and stability testing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Improve and maintain quality systems for ongoing compliance and audit-readiness.

• Facilitate collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency.
• Encourage innovation in the PD lab, adopting cutting-edge QC methodologies.

• Lead the development and implementation of QC plans to drive the success of our mRNA business.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and introduce standard methodologies to enhance QC operations.

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., MSc, or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in QC or manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of international regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, etc.), QC methodologies, and manufacturing practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to facilitate effective cross-functional collaborations.