Sr. Manager - Platform and Architecture Validation and Compliance

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Morrisville, NC

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Platform and Architecture Validation and Compliance is a band 8 leadership role within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Clinical Research Group (CRG). The position is responsible for regulatory compliance, validation oversight, audit readiness, and timely execution of business-critical projects. It guides technology initiatives that support the company’s mission and partners with business leaders to shape and deliver strategic technology roadmaps. The role leads teams across multiple locations and advances digital transformation through cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise systems. It promotes operational excellence, security, compliance, and continuous improvement across IT services while building a collaborative culture focused on customer success. The position is remote in the United States and may require as-needed travel of 0–20%. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Platform or architecture experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 8–10 years of experience.
At least 5 years in leadership, senior, or lead roles requiring people management.
Experience leading complex enterprise IT projects and programs.
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, security, and compliance requirements.
Experience in IT service delivery, operations, and process improvement.
Experience building and developing successful teams, including in matrix organizational structures.
Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party contracts.
Experience with agile methodologies, digital transformation, and change management.
Business acumen and ability to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience in regulated environments, such as GMP or FDA-regulated settings.
Industry credentials such as PMP, ITIL, or relevant technical certifications.
Appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered as an equivalency in some cases.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to develop and implement technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Lead complex enterprise IT projects and programs, ensuring timely execution, appropriate validation, compliance, and audit readiness.
Guide digital transformation initiatives using cloud, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technologies.
Oversee IT service delivery, operations, and process improvement, maintaining a focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence.
Build, develop, and lead successful teams across locations and within matrixed organizations.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party contracts.
Lead change management and organizational transformation, using agile methodologies where appropriate.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.