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Production Preparation Manager

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Production Preparation Manager

Uppsala, Sweden

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

This position is based in Uppsala, where Thermo Fisher develops, manufactures, and markets complete blood test systems to support the clinical diagnosis and monitoring of allergy, asthma and autoimmune diseases. With 1,900 employees worldwide, and 1,000 in Sweden, we are the global leader in in-vitro allergy testing and the European leader in autoimmunity diagnostics.

How will you make an impact?

Are you interested in a dynamic role with many interfaces and a lot of responsibility managing projects and activities within a regulatory controlled environment?

We are looking for a Production Preparation Manager to join or team Production Preparation Management which is responsible for transfer of new and updated products to production.

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Your main responsibilities will be to lead and participate in projects within product development, product updates, product registrations and process development.

What will you do?

  • Manage the transfer of new and updated products and processes to regular production with production reviews.
  • Lead production reviews and be involved in developing and improving the production preparation process.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement and streamlining of group and individual workflows to ensure the outstanding quality and delivery of projects and products.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional teams with diverse competences including production, regulatory affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, process validation, and supply chain.
  • Collaborate with resources across our Uppsala site and occasionally in Freiburg, Germany, and Ängelholm, Sweden.

How will you get there?

  • Proven experience in a coordinating role such as project manager, quality manager, or technical specialist.
  • Science or technical university education.
  • Experience with Design & Development, Design Control, and Design Transfer in in-vitro diagnostics or other regulatory-controlled activities in medical technology/pharmaceuticals/life science.
  • Strong focus on quality and documentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to independently lead projects and other activities.
  • Outstanding collaboration and communication skills, proactive work approach.
  • Efficient, flexible, enterprising, with good leadership skills and a coordinated view.
  • Good understanding of or experience with production flows is a strong merit.
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken Swedish and English.
  • Your personal qualities and attributes.

Join us and help us make a difference in the world of healthcare!

Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

Client-provided location(s): Uppsala, Sweden
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01291038
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program