Manager - GMP Labs

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Manager – GMP Labs – GoCo Health Innovation City, Gothenburg, Sweden 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.  

Location/Division Specific Information  

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of our scientists and industry-leading laboratory professionals. As the world leader in serving science, we are committed to delivering high-quality analytical services and innovative solutions that support the development and manufacture of life-changing medicines.

As part of the continued expansion of our GMP laboratory services, we are establishing GMP analytical testing capabilities at GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, Sweden. Building on the expertise and capabilities of our established GMP laboratories in Athlone, Ireland, this new facility will provide high-quality GMP analytical testing services for small molecule pharmaceuticals, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers throughout the drug development and manufacturing lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global laboratory network, contribute to the establishment of a new facility, and play a key role in delivering trusted scientific solutions that help bring medicines to patients worldwide. 

 

Discover Impactful Work:  

As Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and leading operations at our new GMP analytical testing laboratory in GoCo Health Innovation City. You will develop and support a high-performing laboratory team, oversee quality, resources and project delivery, and help build the systems and ways of working needed to deliver reliable small molecule analytical testing services to our customers. 

 

A day in the Life:  

•  Lead day-to-day laboratory operations, allocating resources and prioritising activities to meet project timelines, quality requirements and customer expectations. 

•  Recruit, coach, mentor and develop laboratory colleagues, setting clear objectives, managing performance and supporting a collaborative, high-performing team. 

•  Contribute to the setup and expansion of the new GMP laboratory, including implementation of operational processes, training programmes, SOPs and quality systems. 

•  Monitor quality, productivity, project performance and revenue projections; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support sustainable business growth. 

•  Coordinate testing and project priorities with laboratory groups and support functions, including Quality Assurance and sample management. 

•  Partner with customers on analytical and compliance matters, project scope, timelines and budgets; support business development opportunities. 

•  Review and approve investigations, deviations and relevant quality records; participate in audits and facility tours and drive inspection readiness. 

•  Ensure team compliance with GMP/GLP and applicable client requirements, supporting continuous improvement and effective change control. 

 

Keys to Success:   

Education/Experience 

•  Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant academic or vocational qualification. 

•  Relevant experience comparable to 5–8 years within a GMP analytical laboratory environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and directly related experience. 

•  At least 2 years of management responsibility, including experience leading and developing staff. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

•  Experience in the setup or expansion of a new laboratory facility, ideally within a regulated GMP environment. 

•  Strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality systems, GMP/GLP principles and compliance expectations. 

•  Analytical testing experience should include HPLC, UPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fisher, FTIR. 

•  Proven ability to manage resources, project schedules, performance metrics and operational priorities across multiple activities. 

•  Effective people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to build a collaborative and accountable team. 

•  Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with clients and cross-functional stakeholders. 

•  Sound problem-solving, troubleshooting and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement. 

•  Working knowledge of financial performance measures, project planning and proposal development. 

•  Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values. 

Benefits 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! 

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.   

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com  

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.  

 

We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Sweden.  We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services.  All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant.