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Formulations Manufacturing Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific

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Compensation
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Location
Cincinnati, OH
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Formulations Manufacturing Manager guides a team producing pharmaceutical and diagnostic products while ensuring cGMP and regulatory compliance. The role supports operational excellence through resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement, and collaborates across teams to meet production and quality goals and deliver products on time. It also develops team members and fosters a culture of safety, quality, and innovation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CGMP RegulationsQuality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceOperational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementManufacturing DocumentationBatch Record ReviewChange ControlInvestigationsCAPAQuality ImprovementProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEnglishERP SystemsMicrosoft OfficeQuality Management SoftwareCleanroom WorkGowningStandingLifting

Qualifications

Advanced Degree+6 Yrs or Bachelor's+8 Yrs3+ Years Management ExperienceChemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences or RelatedLegally Authorized to Work in US

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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:

Guide a collaborative team in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical and diagnostic products while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements. Support operational excellence through effective resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to meet production goals, maintain quality standards, and deliver products on time. Support a culture of safety, quality, and innovation while developing team members' capabilities and fostering engagement.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience

•Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, in cGMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or diagnostic manufacturing

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related scientific/technical field

  • 3+ years of demonstrated management/leadership experience supervising manufacturing teams

  • Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements

  • Demonstrated success in operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Experience with manufacturing documentation, batch record review, and change control processes

  • Ability to conduct investigations, implement CAPAs, and support quality improvements

  • Strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities

  • Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

  • Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office suite, and quality management software

  • Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with gowning requirements

  • Physical capability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

  • Ability to work various shifts including nights/weekends as business needs require

Location, Work Authorization & Pre-Employment Requirements

Please review the following requirements before applying:

  • Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

  • Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

  • Pre-Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 592 open Manufacturing Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$95–144K/yr21 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Manufacturing Manager jobs in Ohio and 592 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Manufacturing Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (486 postings).
Education
204 of the 592 open Manufacturing Manager jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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