Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office
Job Description
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of science? Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Scientist Material Management & Qualification within our Quality Control organization at our Lengnau site.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring GMP compliance, material integrity, and operational excellence — directly contributing to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Discover Impactful Work
As a Senior Scientist within Services & Support Quality Control, you will act as the subject matter expert for raw material qualification and release in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You will ensure that materials meet regulatory requirements and remain in a continuous state of compliance.
This position requires strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead complex quality topics across internal and external laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
Material Qualification & Release
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In charge of raw material qualification and supporting GMP documentation, including laboratory communication
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Lead and execute material disposition activities
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Collaborate with QC laboratories to ensure compliant sampling, testing, and release of incoming raw materials.
Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
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Support OOS/OOT investigations, change control and deviation management, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Author, review, and maintain GMP-relevant documentation (SOPs, risk assessments, reports, protocols).
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Conduct gap assessments and define/implement remediation measures to maintain inspection readiness.
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SME in the area of expertise during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Operational Excellence
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Drive efficiency improvements while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and product quality.
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Support implementation and optimization of digital quality systems including SAP, TrackWise, LIMS, and document management systems.
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Identify compliance risks proactively and recommend sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Who We Are Looking For:
Education
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
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Equivalent professional experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment will be considered.
Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
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Demonstrated expertise in raw material qualification and release within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
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Strong working knowledge of health authority expectations and regulatory compliance.
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Proficiency in technical English (written and spoken).
Skills & Competencies
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Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and data integrity.
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Structured, risk-based mindset with high attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating cross-functionally.
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Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
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Interest in digitalization and modernization of analytical systems and QC processes.
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Continuous learning mindset with motivation to further develop technical and regulatory expertise.
