Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description Quality Project Lead
Division / Site Specific Information With the support of over 800 talented employees, Thermo Fisher Scientific's Oral Solid Dose (OSD) site in Cincinnati, Ohio provides comprehensive drug development and commercial manufacturing services. The site specializes in advanced dosage forms including controlled and sustained release products, osmotic release dosage forms (laser drilling), liquid-filled hard capsules, controlled substances, and abuse-deterrent technologies.
Discover Impactful Work As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. In this role, you will help ensure the highest quality standards across our operations, supporting our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Quality Specialist III, you will collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
A Day in the Life Maintain quality systems in compliance with cGMPs, GxP regulations, ISO standards, global regulatory requirements, and company policies
Lead and support investigations related to deviations, nonconformances, and quality events using sound root cause analysis techniques
Manage and support CAPA, change control, and risk assessment activities
Author, review, and approve SOPs, investigation reports, and quality documentation
Conduct and host internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections
Analyze quality data, perform trending, and report quality metrics to support continuous improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
Foster a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across the organization
Keys to Success Education Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Preferred fields of study: Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline
Experience Experience in quality assurance or quality control within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device preferred)
Proven experience with CAPA, deviation management, change control, and quality management systems
Experience conducting and hosting internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
Project management experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP regulations and ISO standards (9001/13485)
Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and continuous improvement tools
Skills Proficiency with quality systems software (e.g., TrackWise, document control systems)
Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, investigations, and quality reports
Proficiency in statistical analysis, data trending, and quality metrics reporting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Abilities Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
Ability to work independently and guide cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels
High attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence
Physical Requirements / Work Environment Ability to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Benefits Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation assistance is not provided
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development opportunities. Our culture is built on integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.
All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.