Manager, Cell Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Info

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

TITLE: Manager, R&D - Cell Therapy

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager Commercialization, R&D

LOCATION: Grand Island, NY

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work, in a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues in excess of $30 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. If you share in our values and if you are looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Position Summary:

At the forefront of the Life Science sector, we are committed to making a significant difference in the world. We are in partnership with world-leading pharmaceutical, biotech companies, and clinical centers, providing them with technologies and tools for cell therapy applications, particularly within CAR-T therapy. To support the growth of our Cell Therapy R&D team, we are seeking a technical R&D Manager to lead a team of scientists focused on product development, process optimization, application data development and commercialization of cell therapy products. You will work with department leadership and the business team to prioritize resources and implement strategic plans across the entire team. You will act as a mentor and role model for the team members to bring the best out of scientists. Together with our other R&D managers, you will be fostering a team-centric culture that embodies our core values of trust, open communication, and constructive feedback, where everyone is pulling together towards the same goal.

What will you do?

As a technical R&D Manager, you will manage several direct reports and join a management team that has the overall responsibility for all scientists and activities in the R&D department. Responsibilities include:

• Mentor 6-10 scientists with designing experimental plans, leading study execution, analyzing experimental data, generating laboratory protocols, and writing technical reports.
• Investigate, create, and incorporate new methods and technologies to improve efficiency of development workflows.
• Balance resources to fulfill new product and custom product development objectives and fill pipeline with novel ideas for future development.
• Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with existing technologies and products, review of current scientific literature, and attendance at scientific seminars and meetings.
• Align the team's activities with department and business priorities.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and champion a successful team delivering innovative technologies.
• Ensure that the team is trained and working in compliance with our Quality Management System and the appropriate regulations.
• Drive development and implementation of effective working processes and continuously focus on removing barriers to execution.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 8 plus years of experience, or Ph.D. degree with 4 plus years of experience in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biological Engineering, Biochemistry or related field.
• Previous experience leading technical teams with a focus on people management, setting goals, providing positive and constructive feedback, and building positive relationships and successful teams.
• Previous experience and proficiency in T cell culture, mammalian cell culture and cell culture media development
• Proficiency in data analysis, research design, DOE, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of new technologies and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, or products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize, and adapt to changing project priorities
• Familiarity with project management techniques including tracking of project progress, resources and issues
• Position includes as much as 5-15% travel.

We are looking for:

• Technical team leaders who can lead people and projects.
• Talent developers who prioritize the growth and development of their team members through mentoring and constructive feedback.
• Goal-oriented people leaders who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of a diverse team towards the department and company goals.
• Network builders who can build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

Compensations and Benefits:

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $103,100.00-$130,000.00. This position will 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $103,100.00-$130,000.00.

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

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