Head of Operations, Biopharmaceutical

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Head of Operations

Location: Groningen

About Us: Join Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in Pharma Services. Our Groningen site is dedicated to providing world-class pharmaceutical solutions. We are seeking an experienced leader to drive operational excellence in a complex and highly regulated environment.

Your Impact: As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in helping customers find cures for cancer and other diseases. Your work will have a real-world impact, and you will be supported in achieving your career goals.

Pharma Services: Our clients benefit from a powerful drug development platform featuring state-of-the-art technologies, including single-use bioreactors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower teams to plan, develop, and complete clinical and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Support clients in bringing new treatments to patients.
• Ensure quality and quantity in manufacturing processes.
• Lead change management activities, fostering transparency and trust.
• Manage resources, including people, equipment, facilities, systems, and support.
• Oversee talent journey, including hiring, performance, budget, wellbeing, and development.
• Establish annual planning, ensuring departments stay on track and objectives are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients worldwide.
• Align with other Thermo Fisher sites globally.
• Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. EMA/FDA guidelines).
• Serve as a member of the site leadership team to drive strategy and long-term plan.
• Report to the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• MSc. Degree.
• 5-10 years of leadership experience in cGMP and biologics manufacturing.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to lead and direct others towards acceptance of new business ideas and practices.
• Effective and energetic leader with experience in developing teams in regulated, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, client-facing and capable of influencing peers.
• Experience in safety management.
• Familiar with operational excellence, preferably a black belt.

Why Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Join us and make a difference in the world of pharmaceuticals. Apply today!