Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.
Our work in specialty diagnostics - from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages - improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
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Location/Division Specific Information
The Binding Site Group, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in specialty diagnostics, provides diagnostic assays and instruments to improve the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. The Binding Site's Freelite® offering is widely recommended for multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring across all stages of the disease by major clinical guideline publications. In addition, The Binding Site is an active and influential contributor to the broader scientific community.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a Supervisor for a team of Specialists you will have a key role in the Operations group managing and coordinating the workload of a team focused on process improvements and technology transfer.
With a proven ability to manage a team, you will foster an open culture of inclusion, cooperation and communication both within the team and across the wider business. You will be responsible for Supporting your team in their personal and professional development, providing coaching and mentoring to help them achieve their goals.
You will set objectives for the team that align to business strategy and department objectives, ensuring that work is delivered within agreed timescales and meeting the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
A Day in the Life:
- Supervise a team of 6 Specialists, covering all aspects of line management: training and development, goal setting, recruitment etc
- Regularly review the team's resource requirements, identify resource constraints and resolve through planning for additional capacity or prioritisation of work.
- Identify potential projects to improve efficiency, write and support project proposals
- Prioritise, plan and lead projects
- Represent Operations at higher level meetings, updating on work progress and timescales
- Own and drive CAPAs and non-conformances ensuring effective completion and implementation of solutions within the required timeframe
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across a large number of processes
- Plan and roll out training of new and updated procedures to a large audience, ensuring understanding and competency requirements are met
- Take ownership of decisions that impact the whole team and department objectives
Keys To Success:
Education
- A relevant degree (Scientific/Manufacturing/Project Management) or equivalent relevant previous experience
Experience
- At least 4 years working in a manufacturing or supply chain role with experience of owning and leading projects.
- Previous supervisory or line management experience
- Strong leadership and team building skills
- Ability to challenge and influence opinions based on specialist knowledge
- Previous experience of working within QMS and EHS regulations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Good understanding of general scientific practices, principles and concepts of diagnostic assay manufacturing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the likely impact on the product and patient of not following procedure
- Knowledge of the principles of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
- Strong understanding of the QMS and EHS regulations
- Ability to influence and communicate at all levels in the organisation
- Ability to work autonomously, with a positive outlook, work well under stress and has a high energy level
- Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop a team
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Role is office based with a minimal requirement to travel
- Potential for 1 day per week hybrid working
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.