Team Leader, Formulation Manufacturing

Work Schedule

12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule running 7am to 7pm (times may vary).

About the Role

As a Team Leader in Formulation Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide a skilled team responsible for manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical and biotechnology products while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. You will support operational excellence through effective team leadership, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role combines technical expertise with people management to deliver important therapies that improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, coordinate production schedules, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
• Support team members, troubleshoot equipment and processes, manage documentation, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and other departments to maintain robust manufacturing processes and resolve technical challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering or related scientific field; high school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing experience in cGMP environment required with a degree; 3-4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience managing documentation, investigations, and change controls
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Skills

• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop manufacturing personnel
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and process improvement capabilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, documentation, and Microsoft Office suite
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays as required
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of cleanroom and aseptic techniques
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and quality compliance
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus scheme
• 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, including competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Pay

Salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $66,000.00–$99,000.00. 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.