Director, Supply Chain - CSD

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Frederick, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 100,000 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. Division Summary: The Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division (CSD) is leading the global democratization of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to accelerate translational research and positive clinical outcomes. The division is positioned around three core pillars: oncology, reproductive health, and custom menu services. With easily adoptable end-to-end Ion Torrent sequencing technologies at the center of each pillar, we are driving NGS adoption where customers value rapid turnaround time, targeted menus, end-to-end workflow solutions, and actionable insights. Position Summary In this role, you will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for the Clinical NGS portfolio supporting life sciences research and regulated in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), including companion diagnostics (CDx). You will partner across Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, R&D, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure supply continuity, strengthen planning and inventory performance, and enable reliable customer delivery across a global network. You will build and develop a high-performing team, establish a clear operating cadence, and improve the tools, data, and processes needed to make timely, fact-based decisions. This role supports an operating environment aligned to ISO 13485 requirements and helps drive consistent, compliant execution across internal and external partners. This position will be site-based at one of our key locations, with travel up to 25% (including international), based on business needs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Materials Management, or another related field, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant supply chain management experience, with at least 7 years of people management experience.
• Specific experience in Materials Management and Planning.
• Experience leading integrated planning and inventory management across multi-site or multi-node networks.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (medical device, IVD, biotechnology, or similar) and partnering effectively with quality systems teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrix organization across functions and geographies.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and Advanced Planning environments and the ability to improve data quality and planning discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex supply chain topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including international.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications (ASCM/APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM, PMI) and/or Lean / Six Sigma credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain strategy and operating cadence for the Clinical NGS portfolio, aligning a multi-year roadmap with growth plans, new product introductions (NPI), and lifecycle changes across oncology, reproductive health, and custom menu services.
• Own integrated SIOP planning processes (demand, supply, capacity, and inventory), including regular reviews, clear decision forums, and escalation routines that enable timely trade-off decisions.
• Strengthen supply continuity and reduce supply risk across internal and external partners through proactive risk identification, scenario planning, and cross-functional mitigation plans.
• Expand digital supply chain capabilities by partnering with IT, Data Analytics, and cross-functional teams to implement scalable tools and automation that improve forecasting accuracy, inventory decisions, supply risk visibility, and end-to-end performance management.
• Define inventory policies and planning parameters that balance customer delivery and working capital; reduce excess and obsolete inventory through disciplined planning and lifecycle controls.
• Partner with Global Manufacturing sites, Procurement, and Logistics to improve plan stability, lead times, and service performance across the end-to-end network.
• Support NPI supply readiness, including materials strategy, supplier readiness, planning setup, and effective transitions to routine production.
• Improve planning systems, data quality, and reporting by partnering with IT and analytics teams to enable clear visibility, consistent metrics, and strong data integrity within ERP/MRP and planning tools.
• Lead continuous improvement using Practical Process Improvement (PPI) and structured problem solving; standardize processes and coach teams on consistent ways of working.
• Develop and lead a global team of direct and matrixed resources; set clear expectations, build capability, and foster an inclusive and engaged culture.
• Communicate performance, risks, and mitigation plans in clear business terms to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 expectations, and support internal and external audits as needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director