Formulations Manufacturing Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Cincinnati, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Cincinnati, OH. Guide a collaborative team in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical and diagnostic products while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $80k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 76 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 75 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$105k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- Lean 47%
- Tooling 39%
- Six Sigma 36%
- Root cause 32%
- New product launch 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cincinnati
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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
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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.
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.