Sr. Manager - Platform and Architecture Validation and Compliance

About the role

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

About the role

CRG (Clinical Research Group of Thermo Fisher Scientific)

This leadership role (band 8) is critical to maintaining regulatory compliance, validation oversight, audit readiness, and the timely execution of CRG's business-critical projects. You will guide technology initiatives that support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission, partnering with business leaders to shape and deliver strategic technology roadmaps.

You will lead teams across multiple locations and advance digital transformation through solutions in cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise systems. You will also promote operational excellence, security, compliance, and continuous improvement across IT services, while building a collaborative culture focused on customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead complex enterprise IT projects and programs, ensuring timely execution and appropriate validation, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Guide digital transformation initiatives using cloud, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technologies.
• Oversee IT service delivery, operations, and process improvement, maintaining a focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Build, develop, and lead successful teams across locations and within matrixed organizations.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party contracts.
• Lead change management and organizational transformation, using agile methodologies where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred)
• Previous platform or architecture experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8-10 years’ experience)
• 5+ years in leadership/senior/lead roles where people management was required
• Experience leading complex enterprise IT projects and programs.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, security, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in IT service delivery, operations, and process improvement.
• Experience building and developing successful teams, including in matrix organizational structures.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party contracts.
• Experience with agile methodologies, digital transformation, and change management.
• Business acumen and the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments, such as GMP or FDA-regulated settings.
• Industry credentials such as PMP, ITIL, or relevant technical certifications.
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements

Additional information

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Location: Remote US. 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.

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range estimated for this position in North Carolina is $120,000 - $185,000 USD. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.