Senior Director/General Manager, CGT
About The Position
The General Manager will lead the strategy and performance of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) Strategic Business Segment, based in Carlsbad, California. The segment is part of the Cell Biology business within the Biosciences Division and has approximately $200 million in projected 2026 AOP revenue. The role will use Thermo Fisher’s global capabilities, talent, technology, and infrastructure to strengthen customer partnerships, accelerate innovation, and deliver sustained growth. It will also connect CGT with complementary Thermo Fisher capabilities, including BioProduction, to create differentiated solutions across cell and gene therapy workflows and the research-to-manufacturing continuum. The position holds full P&L responsibility and leads Product Management and Customer/Client Service, working closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, BioProduction, and other Biosciences Division teams. The General Manager is responsible for growth strategy, commercial and operational execution, portfolio development, product commercialization, customer and partner relationships, and a high-performance, inclusive culture. The role also ensures compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and safety requirements, including ISO and GMP standards where relevant. The role is based in an office environment, follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule, and includes approximately 25% global travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, or a related industry, including leadership of cross-functional teams.
- General management or business leadership experience with significant P&L accountability and demonstrated success delivering profitable growth.
- Ability to define and execute growth strategies using customer insights, market analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to develop and implement portfolio and innovation roadmaps balancing near-term performance with long-term growth and differentiation.
- Ability to drive commercial execution, operational discipline, and performance against business objectives.
- Ability to build productive relationships with customers, key opinion leaders, strategic partners, leadership, and internal stakeholders across a complex matrix organization.
- Strong understanding of life sciences markets and the scientific and customer trends shaping cell biology and cell and gene therapy research.
- Strong commercial and operational expertise connecting market opportunities, product strategy, innovation, and execution.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence without direct authority, and translate strategy into measurable results.
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, customer-value orientation, and focus on profitable growth.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills in a complex global matrix environment.
- Leadership in talent development, organizational capability building, and fostering inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Working knowledge of regulated environments and quality systems.
- Willingness to travel globally approximately 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, or PhD.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and GMP principles.
- International or global business leadership experience.
- Experience commercializing innovative products or technologies in a rapidly evolving life sciences market.
- Experience collaborating across end-to-end research, development, and bioproduction workflows.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the Cell & Gene Therapy business strategy, translating market insights and customer needs into priorities and coordinated cross-functional execution.
- Own full P&L responsibility and deliver strong financial, commercial, and operational performance through disciplined execution and effective resource allocation.
- Build and maintain relationships with key customers, thought leaders, strategic partners, and other stakeholders to deepen market insight and accelerate growth.
- Lead Product Management and Customer/Client Service and partner with Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, BioProduction, and other Biosciences Division teams.
- Lead commercialization of new products, technologies, and customer solutions aligned with market needs, scientific trends, and business priorities.
- Identify portfolio expansion, strategic partnership, cross-divisional collaboration, and other growth opportunities, including connections with complementary BioProduction solutions and expertise.
- Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture through authentic leadership, talent development, diverse perspectives, and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and safety requirements, including ISO and GMP standards where relevant.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and an annual incentive bonus plan.
- Comprehensive healthcare, including national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, with health incentive programs.
- Retirement benefits and a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including 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.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
