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Job Title


Site Quality Head


Company : ThermoFisher Scientific


Location : whitby, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youu2019ll 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 worldu2019s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Join our team as Quality Director and make a meaningful impact on health and safety. In this leadership role, you''''ll guide quality assurance strategy and develop a culture of excellence across our manufacturing sites. Working at the intersection of innovation and compliance, you''''ll lead quality initiatives that ensure our products meet the highest standards while enabling scientific discoveries. You''''ll oversee all QA activities, maintain regulatory compliance, and work collaboratively to improve business outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to build and implement quality systems that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. REQUIREMENTS: u2022 Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor''''s Degree plus 8 years of strategic quality leadership experience in regulated medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing u2022 Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field u2022 ASQ Quality Manager Certification preferred u2022 ASQ Lead Auditor Certification preferred u2022 5+ years proven experience as a site quality lead u2022 Demonstrated expertise in FDA CFR 820, ISO 13485/9001, MDR, and risk management (ISO 14971) u2022 Strong experience managing CAPA systems and quality improvement initiatives u2022 Proficiency in quality tools including FMEA, SPC, and risk management methodologies u2022 Experience with problem-solving techniques such as PPI, 8D, DMAIC, and PPS u2022 Experience leading and developing large quality teams (8-10 direct reports, 100+ indirect) u2022 Experience working with external regulatory authorities and managing inspections u2022 Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and collaborate at all organizational levels u2022 Proficiency in strategic planning and execution of quality initiatives u2022 Success in transitioning organizations from quality control to quality assurance u2022 Experience with Lean or Six Sigma improvement systems preferred u2022 Excellent communication and presentation skills u2022 Change management and organizational development capabilities u2022 Ability to travel 25-30% of time u2022 Electromechanical manufacturing experience preferred **Compensation** The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $133,600.00u2013$200,350.00. 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.