Lead, mRNA Manufacturing

thermofisher· Patheon Italia SPA
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📍 Monza, ItalyFull time

About this role

Work Schedule

Rotational shift nights

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

ThermoFisher mRNA unit in Monza is looking for a Manufacturing Lead role!

As Lead in our mRNA Manufacturing Unit, you will be responsible for supporting Operations Teams in planning and managing production activities during shifts, ensuring adherence to all quality and regulatory control and documentation procedures, according to schedule, cost and quality standards.

You will have the chance to prove your leadership skills in a highly multifaceted and result-driven environment.

What will you do?

- Managing the Manufacturing resources on shift and assigning/coordinating manufacturing and ancillary activities, defining work priorities, ensuring GMP Batches supply in a safe environment.

- Supporting in coordinating operatives in day-to-day operations, making sure the production schedule and Right First Time and On Time Delivery KPIs are met.

- Making sure that the production operations are controlled, and regulatory compliance requirements are met by guaranteeing batch documentation is accurate, Standard Operating Procedures are accurate, critical documentation templates are accurate, equipment is in good repair and current calibration, and high standards of housekeeping are maintained in all areas of responsibility.

- Acting as a point of contact with every internal function (MSAT, PM, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance…).

- Supporting in handling anomalies and deviations, solving production problems with the support of the MSAT Team and Manufacturing Manager.

- Ensuring high standards of safety and engagement amongst his team/shift.

- Sharing business objectives and EHS information.

Education/ Experience

- Preferred MS in the life sciences, engineering, or equivalent technical field.

- 5+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Strong experience with GMP manufacturing.

- Progressed experience in main Upstream (Media Preparation and Enzymatic reactions in Bioreactors) and in Downstream steps (TFF, Chromatography, Encapsulation, Clarifications/Filtrations).

- Good communication and leadership skills.

- Proactive approach, focus on prevention and problem solving.

- Availability to work on shifts.

- English and Italian.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Us, be part of our company that provides growth opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Lead, mRNA Manufacturing position at thermofisher located?
This Lead, mRNA Manufacturing role at thermofisher is based in Monza, Italy. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead, mRNA Manufacturing role at thermofisher full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead, mRNA Manufacturing role in the Patheon Italia SPA department at thermofisher.
Which team or department does the Lead, mRNA Manufacturing at thermofisher belong to?
This Lead, mRNA Manufacturing position is part of the Patheon Italia SPA department at thermofisher. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Lead, mRNA Manufacturing job at thermofisher posted?
This Lead, mRNA Manufacturing position at thermofisher was posted on Sep 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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