General Manager, Mt. Prospect
Thermo Fisher
Summary
As Director/General Manager, you will lead operations and contribute to growth at our manufacturing facility. This leadership role carries full P&L responsibility and accountability for site performance across safety, quality, delivery, and financial metrics. You will develop and execute comprehensive strategies to expand our capabilities, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional value to our pharmaceutical and biotech customers.
Job description
Working collaboratively across functions, you will drive operational excellence, support innovation, and develop high-performing teams dedicated to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will advance continuous improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for business growth and operational efficiency.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading initiatives, developing talent, and guiding the strategic direction of a facility within our network. You will partner with commercial teams, R&D, quality, and other functions to ensure successful technology transfers, new product introductions, and sustained operational excellence.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or related regulated industry
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific/technical field
- Demonstrated P&L management experience with track record of delivering strong financial results
- Extensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems
- Proven experience leading successful regulatory inspections and customer audits
- Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
- Experience managing complex operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability in building and developing high-performing teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to implement change and support innovation
- Experience in technology transfer and new product introduction
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
- Results-oriented approach with focus on growth and customer satisfaction
- Track record of successful stakeholder management
- Ability to travel up to 30% including international
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and increasing laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services.