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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Ideally, this is a hybrid role in North Carolina (near RTP or Wilmington, NC). We would consider East Coast candidates outside of RTP or Wilmington, NC as well.

What will you do in this role?

Directs systems development and/or IT operations staff in providing IT services to assigned business functions or locations. This position is responsible for providing senior IT direction for a functional area across multiple locations. The goal of this position is to ensure the IT requirements for their assigned business functions or locations are efficiently, effectively met by all involved IT staff.

A day in the life:

Leads the work of functional area through subordinate directors and/or managers.

Hires, develops and manages staff.

Liaises with business functions and/or locations to ensure IT priorities are in step with the business priorities and that commitments are being delivered on time and within budget.

Leads IT teams, operational management and cross functional teams to ensure a high standard of service and adherence to internal controls and procedures.

Advises and consults with business functions and/or locations on information technology requests, services and capabilities.

Advises on the potential impact of current and future laws and regulations on the operation of the organization.

Coordinates IT participation in Business Development, sponsor or regulatory audits ensuring accurate and timely responses.

Manages assigned vendor relationships and contracts to ensure contractual obligations and business requirements are met at the best available price and quality expectation.

Develops and manages departmental expense and capital budgets -- ensuring appropriate business approvals are obtained for projects.

Qualification Requirements

Education requirements:

Bachelors degree at a minimum is required.

_In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role._

Experience requirements:

Previous IT experience (comparable to 12+ years) is required.

5+ years of strong direct people management experience is required.

Budget management is required.

Demonstrated experience with strategic technical planning for growth and advancement of departmental technology is required.

IT experience leading a large global team is highly preferred.

Experience working with Sales Force is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum of 10 years experience with IT Operations or Systems Development

Minimum of 5 years project management experience or similar leadership type role.

Minimum of 6 years experience in management of technical staff.

Minimum of 3 years experience in an IT business liaison role, working with senior business managers.

Working knowledge with systems in use at PPD considered a plus.

Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Must be able to multi task and pay close attention to detail.

**Location:** **_Hybrid on the East Coast._** 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.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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.