Site Quality Manager

Work Schedule

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Job Description

Join us as a Site Quality Assurance Manager in Basingstoke, UK, and contribute to making the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this critical role, you will lead quality operations in a GMP environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement.

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information, please review:

Thermo Fisher’s press release

Astorg press release

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead quality operations and provide quality oversight for manufacturing operations, laboratory activities, and quality systems
• Work with cross- functional teams to ensure compliance and drive quality excellence
• Foster a culture of quality excellence across the organization
• Develop and lead high- performing teams dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our customers
• Host and manage regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Implement and maintain robust quality systems, including document control, change control, deviations, CAPA, and validation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and apply risk management tools

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree plus proven experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus proven years of experience in GMP/regulated environment, including time spent in a leadership role
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Pharmacy or related
• Additional certifications (ASQ, Six Sigma, etc.) are desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of FDA and international GMP regulations
• Strong understanding of quality systems and their implementation
• Demonstrated success in leading quality operations and developing quality assurance staff
• Strong project management and cross- functional leadership abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data- driven decision making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Proficiency with quality systems software
• Knowledge of risk management tools and continuous improvement methodologies

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel occasionally (10-20%)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global health and safety