Sr. Director, Operations

About the role

• Work Schedule
• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions
• Office

About the role

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.

Location

Currently tied to Morrisville, NC (may be open to other locations). Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

About the role

As a Senior Director of Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage complex manufacturing operations while driving strategic growth and operational excellence. This key leadership role involves directing production of high-quality products in regulated environments while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance. You'll optimize end-to-end operations, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and develop high-performing teams aligned with our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Working closely with cross-functional partners, you'll establish and execute strategic plans, drive productivity and efficiency improvements, and support a culture focused on quality, safety and customer success. This role requires strong business acumen to manage P&L responsibilities while scaling operations to meet growing demand. You'll support our PPI (Practical Process Improvement) business system and 4i values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - while developing talent and building engaged, collaborative teams.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in operations leadership in regulated manufacturing environments
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Business or related technical/scientific field
• Advanced training in continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)
• Demonstrated P&L management and operational excellence experience at scale
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other relevant quality/regulatory requirements
• Experience leading and developing large, multi-functional teams
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
• Effective communication and influence skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to implement change and deliver results in matrix environments
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies
• Strong project management capabilities
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance short and long-term priorities
• Experience in customer/client relationship management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to travel 50-75% as required
• Change management and transformation experience
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
• Financial planning and budget management expertise

Additional information

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.