Supervisor, PDS Sterile Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific , you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our team and help bring our Mission to life every day—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We empower our employees with the resources and opportunities to achieve their career goals while developing innovative solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges, from protecting the environment to ensuring food safety and supporting the search for cancer treatments.

Position Summary

We are seeking a PDS Sterile Manufacturing Supervisor to join our manufacturing operations team. In this role, you will lead and support production teams involved in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring operational excellence, product quality, and full compliance with cGMP standards and FDA regulations.This position combines strong technical expertise with people leadership. You will coordinate production activities, oversee manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily sterile manufacturing operations

Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and company quality standards

Monitor production performance and maintain adherence to schedules

Review batch records and ensure accurate documentation

Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing team members

Support investigations, deviations, and corrective actions

Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and other departments

Identify and implement process and operational improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Business or a related STEM field (preferred)

Experience

3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing,

2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a GMP-regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA requirements

Experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom operations

Familiarity with environmental monitoring and aseptic techniques

Experience with batch record review and manufacturing documentation

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma , or other continuous improvement methodologies

Strong project management and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience driving operational excellence and quality improvements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally