Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Location: Ridgefield, New Jersey – Sterile Fill-Finish & Packaging Site
Our state-of-the-art sterile fill-finish and packaging facility in Ridgefield, NJ, is dedicated to meeting the growing needs of biotech and pharmaceutical drug developers. With expanded capabilities in pre-filled syringe and liquid vial manufacturing, the site increases U.S. capacity to manufacture the medicines patients rely on every day.
As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s global network, Ridgefield complements our world-class contract development and manufacturing services and strengthens our sterile fill-finish footprint—now spanning seven sites worldwide, including three in the U.S. (Greenville, NC; Plainville, MA; and Ridgefield, NJ). Strategically located along the East Coast to streamline logistics and attract top talent, the 360,000 sq. ft. Ridgefield site plays a vital role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, with products distributed to more than 67 countries across all continents.
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and play a critical role in supporting the delivery of life-changing therapies and products to patients worldwide. As a Quality Assurance Validation Manager, you will lead validation activities that ensure product quality, operational excellence, and compliance with global regulatory requirements. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to maintain the validated state of systems and processes that support the manufacture of therapeutics and other critical products.
You'll have the opportunity to influence validation strategy, lead complex projects, and develop a high-performing team while contributing to a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and innovation.
As a Quality Assurance Validation Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight for validation programs across equipment, utilities, facilities, computer systems, cleaning processes, analytical instruments, and manufacturing operations. You will ensure validation activities are executed in accordance with cGMP requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices while supporting business objectives, new product introductions, and technology transfer initiatives. In partnership with Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams, you will help maintain compliance and the validated state of critical systems and processes that support the manufacture of therapeutics and other life-changing products.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $112,500.00–$168,750.00.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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A 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, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards