Sr. Director/General Manager, Site

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Position Summary

The San Francisco, CA Sr Director, Site Leader plays a vital role in the Cell Therapy Services business (CTx), directing production operations at our plant.

The successful candidate will oversee the financial performance of the Cell Therapy production site, collaborating with Research & Development, Commercial Operations and Finance to meet targets. This role carries significant visibility, and you will play a key role in delivering innovative medicines. This individual will strategically deploy internal capabilities to deliver technical and business results using a combination of awareness of external market forces and a deep understanding of our customer’s needs. S\he will inspire change across the network, identifying process improvement opportunities and delivering solutions to such challenges.

Reporting to the Vice President and General Manager of the Large Molecule Business Unit, this leader is crucial in expanding PSG's business and meeting global demand for cell therapy services. They will use internal capabilities and market knowledge to achieve results for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution of cell therapy manufacturing, set organizational standards, and partner with functional teams to establish customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Develop the site leadership team to drive focus on workforce planning, training and development, process validation, cGMP documentation, and production.
• Ensure the site has the vital capabilities to support business management forecasts and planning.
• Provide entrepreneurial leadership to support successful company and culture assimilation to the Company’s Mission and 4i Values.
• Find opportunities and drive actions that exceed the agreed plan, accelerate growth, improve margins, and reduce working capital needs.
• Work effectively with operational, business, and site leaders to develop and deploy a shared vision and approach.
• Leverage complementary strengths and develop hard-working teams; ensure scalable talent in key positions.
• Develop, drive, and champion the acquisition of new business by expanding services to current clients and introducing new clients into the network.
• Implement strategies to deliver on both long-term and short-term goals for the business.
• Proactively identify problems and provide solutions.
• Ensure full alignment with both customers and regulatory authorities to deliver flawless compliance.

Qualifications

• Blend of strategic and operational expertise and a track record of leadership experience in diverse, evolving environments.
• Strong understanding of cell and gene-based processes at scale, cGMP compliance, and biologics manufacturing.
• Ability and desire to be an impactful leader who proactively identifies problems and provides solutions.
• Knowledge of the Cell Therapy manufacturing market to drive revenue and margin at the business unit level.
• Proven leadership skills with a record of building strong teams.
• Extensive experience leading a dynamic and complex manufacturing business in a highly regulated environment.
• Success in hiring talent, forming teams, obtaining results, and achieving business financial results.
• Entrepreneurial mentality aligned with the aspirations of the company.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field. Advanced degree in biological sciences preferred.
• 10 years of experience in cell therapy, biologics, sterile manufacturing or other highly regulated environment.
• Operational and business/plant startup experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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.

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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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $231,200.00–$346,775.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards