Manager, Cell and Gene Therapy (GMP Lab)

• Oversees the daily activities of staff, including interviewing, selection,

professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring.

• Reviews and approves requests for paid time off, leave, overtime, and reviews

timesheet reports for billing accuracy.

• Allocates, schedules and manages laboratory resources for group's project

activities and updates project status and revenue projections.

• Regularly communicates to staff project performance metrics, quality updates

and opportunities for staff development.

• Responsible for demonstrating process improvements and efficiency gains to

meet department goals. Defines and monitors performance metrics for quality and productivity.

• Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups

(physical testing, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.).

• Identifies new opportunities within client base and ability to work with

business development to pursue opportunities.

• Participates in project definition and negotiations with client on timelines and

budget.

• Participates in audits and general capabilities department tours.
• Provides recommendations to clients on analytical and compliance issues.
• Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility

and data audits.

• Prepares and implements SOPs and company operational policies.
• Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system

improvements.

• Accountable for group's knowledge and application of good practices

pertaining to GMP/GLP and / or other laboratory / client requirements.

• Participates in bi-annual SOP review & change. Ownership of changes needed

to comply with SOPs.

• Assists Sr Management in their responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous

experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5- 8 years) or equivalent.

• 2+ years of management responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• To demonstrate behaviors which align to the 4i Values of Thermo Fisher
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff
• Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team and across business areas
• Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
• Ability to independently develop project proposals/plans
• Project and time management skills
• Proven ability to identify and implement common efficiencies across multiple programs/projects
• Demonstrated understanding of the bid process and can utilize expertise of others to develop

programs to meet unique client needs

• Proven ability to cope with a dynamic work environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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