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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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 complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 120,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

What will you do?

The Senior Director leading Portfolio & Program Management plays a crucial leadership role in steering the strategic growth and implementation of the R&D portfolio for Cell Biology within the Biosciences division (BID). This role demands a forward-thinking leader who advocates excellence in program management and product development, while promoting an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Strategic Leadership:

+ Collaborate cross-divisionally to develop and integrate multiple segments into a cohesive vision and annual plan for Cell Biology’s R&D portfolio.

+ Translate strategic plans into a multi-year roadmap, balancing investment and global return.

+ Critically review the New-Product-Introduction (NPI) portfolio and development process with Cell Biology and BID leadership, call out & resolve issues, assess return on investment, and drive prioritization & continuous improvement.

+ Represent the Portfolio & Program Management organization on the Cell Biology leadership team and via divisional, monthly business reviews.

+ Build effective cross-functional relationships with team members, executives, and customers, encouraging collaboration and alignment.

Functional Advocacy and Excellence

+ Champion best practices in program management and product development.

+ Advocate for a culture of innovation in a diverse and inclusive environment where team members feel valued and are empowered to contribute.

+ Hire, assign, and develop a team of program managers and segment-portfolio managers within Cell Biology, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed.

+ Communicate clear standards of roles & responsibilities, provide mentoring on performance, and build personal development plans to improve team capabilities.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor's degree (B. S. or B.A.), preferably in the Life Sciences, from four-year college or university preferred.

Experience

+ 4+ years of portfolio management experience at a BU or Division level.

+ 15+ years combined product development and project management experience, of which a portion must be in the Life Sciences.

+ Excellent English and executive communication; capable of developing and delivering persuasive presentations.

+ Confirmed ability to work on sophisticated, multi-faceted problems with minimal direction and recommend modifications to meet organizational goals.

+ Strong personal skills with the ability to influence others, gain acceptance in difficult situations, and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $212,000.00–$317,975.00.

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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

+ A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

+ Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

+ At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

+ Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

+ Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.