Manager - Cell and Gene Therapy

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Discover Impactful Work: Provides management and direction to staff and resources for project activities and needs, oversees daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assists in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensures responsiveness to the customer and overall, client satisfaction. Plans and monitors the progress and quality of projects by utilizing the financial and quality management tools available. Ensures that staff develop to support department goals and business growth. A Day in the Life: Oversees the daily activities of staff, including interviewing, selection,  professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching  and mentoring. • Reviews and approves requests for paid time off, leave, overtime, and reviews  timesheet reports for billing accuracy. • Allocates, schedules and manages laboratory resources for group's project  activities and updates project status and revenue projections. • Regularly communicates to staff project performance metrics, quality updates  and opportunities for staff development. • Responsible for demonstrating process improvements and efficiency gains to meet department goals. Defines and monitors performance metrics for quality  and productivity. • Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups  (physical testing, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample  management, etc.). • Identifies new opportunities within client base and ability to work with  business development to pursue opportunities. • Participates in project definition and negotiations with client on timelines and  budget. • Participates in audits and general capabilities department tours. • Provides recommendations to clients on analytical and compliance issues. • Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility  and data audits. • Prepares and implements SOPs and company operational policies.  • Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system  improvements.  • Accountable for group's knowledge and application of good practices  pertaining to GMP/GLP and