Supervisor R&D

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Supervisor, R&D Verification, leading a team responsible for the planning and execution of verification activities supporting the development of new and modified diagnostic products. In this role, you will provide leadership, direction, and development for a team of scientists and technicians while ensuring verification programs are executed effectively, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

As a people leader, you will be responsible for building team capability, driving performance, managing resources, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Program Management to support successful product development and regulatory submissions.

This position offers the opportunity to shape a high-performing verification organization while contributing to the development of innovative diagnostic solutions that improve human health worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and technicians performing verification activities.

• Establish clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback and career development support.

• Conduct performance reviews, talent assessments, and succession planning activities.

• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent to meet current and future organizational needs.

Operational & Project Leadership

• Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of verification activities across multiple product development programs.

• Manage team capacity, workload balancing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.

• Partner with project leaders and functional stakeholders to establish priorities and resolve resource conflicts.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure commitments are achieved.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of verification processes.

Technical & Quality Leadership

• Ensure verification activities are conducted in compliance with applicable design control, quality system, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and support for complex verification strategies, study designs, and data interpretation.

• Review verification documentation and ensure high standards of scientific rigor and data integrity.

• Support regulatory submissions through generation and review of verification deliverables.

• Promote inspection readiness and adherence to quality standards across the team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in the biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or other regulated life sciences industry.

• 3+ years of direct people management experience, including performance management, coaching, and team development.

• Experience supporting new product development within a regulated environment.

• Demonstrated success leading technical teams and delivering complex projects through cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong understanding of quality systems, design controls, and regulatory requirements applicable to product development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline.

• Experience supporting IVD, medical device, or diagnostic product development programs.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

• Knowledge of verification and validation methodologies, statistical analysis, and experimental design.

• Experience driving process improvement, operational excellence, or Lean initiatives.

• Familiarity with project management and resource planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, execution, and organizational change.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of design control processes and product development lifecycles.

• Understanding of verification methodologies, laboratory operations, and analytical techniques.

• Ability to assess technical risks and make data-driven decisions.

• Experience with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, Analyse-it) is desirable.

• Familiarity with ERP and quality systems (e.g., IFS, MasterControl) is advantageous.