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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.
DESCRIPTION:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific's Biosciences Division (BID) as a Senior R&D Manager and contribute to technology development at a global leader serving science. Within BID, you will help advance innovative solutions across cell analysis, cell culture, molecular biology, protein biology, and related life science research applications that enable scientific discoveries and support customers in academic, biopharma, biotechnology, clinical, and industrial markets.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for complex product development programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, systems, assay, reagent, and consumables development. You will lead initiatives that align with BID's mission of accelerating research and improving outcomes by delivering differentiated products and technologies that address evolving customer needs.
Working closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Commercial, and global R&D teams, you will drive innovation from concept through commercialization, ensuring robust execution, technical excellence, and business impact. You will support and enable your teams to achieve high performance while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer-centric decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree , or Bachelor's Degree plus 15 years of experience in complex technical product development
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related scientific/technical field
• Professional certifications in project management, Six Sigma, or related areas are a plus
• 5+ years of people management experience leading technical teams
• Proven track record delivering innovative products from concept through commercialization
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices, IVD, pharmaceuticals)
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and stage-gate processes
• Excellent project and program management capabilities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams
• Experience with quality management systems and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with product development tools, methodologies and best practices
• Strong business acumen and customer focus
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global matrix organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
• Experience with agile development methodologies preferred
• Background in relevant technical domains (e.g., instrumentation, software, assays)
Aplyr's read
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a powerhouse in biotechnology, attracting professionals passionate about advancing scientific research and innovation across diverse roles and regions.
What's promising
- •Thermo Fisher is a leader in the biotech industry, offering stability and growth potential.
- •The company invests heavily in R&D, fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- •Global presence provides diverse career opportunities across multiple regions and disciplines.
What to watch
- •High pressure and fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to communication challenges.
- •Frequent acquisitions may result in uncertainty and change for employees.
Why Thermo Fisher
- •Thermo Fisher's broad product portfolio spans laboratory equipment to clinical diagnostics.
- •The company plays a crucial role in global scientific advancements and healthcare solutions.
- •Strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility sets it apart in the industry.
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About Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a range of products and services to help researchers and scientists in laboratories and clinical settings.
