Sr. Director, Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Morrisville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Director of Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will manage complex manufacturing operations while driving strategic growth and operational excellence. You will direct production of high-quality products in regulated environments, ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance. The role focuses on optimizing end-to-end operations, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and developing high-performing teams aligned with the company’s mission. Working with cross-functional partners, you will establish and execute strategic plans, improve productivity and efficiency, and support a culture focused on quality, safety, and customer success. The position includes P&L responsibilities and scaling operations to meet growing demand. You will support the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) business system and the company’s 4i values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement—while developing talent and building engaged, collaborative teams. The position is currently tied to Morrisville, North Carolina, though other locations may be considered. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Travel of 50–75% may be required.

Requirements

Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience in operations leadership in regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated P&L management and operational excellence experience at scale.
Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other relevant quality and regulatory requirements.
Experience leading and developing large, multifunctional teams.
Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.
Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
Effective communication and influence skills across organizational levels.
Ability to implement change and deliver results in matrix environments.
Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies.
Strong project management capabilities.
Strategic mindset and ability to balance short- and long-term priorities.
Experience in customer and client relationship management.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Change management and transformation experience.
Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills.
Financial planning and budget management expertise.
Ability to travel 50–75% as required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study include Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related technical or scientific field.
Advanced training in continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.

Responsibilities

Manage complex manufacturing operations and drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
Direct production of high-quality products in regulated environments while ensuring customer service and compliance.
Optimize end-to-end operations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop high-performing teams and talent, and build engaged, collaborative teams.
Establish and execute strategic plans with cross-functional partners.
Drive productivity and efficiency improvements and support a culture focused on quality, safety, and customer success.
Manage P&L responsibilities and scale operations to meet growing demand.
Support the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) business system and the company’s 4i values.
Manage change and transformation and deliver results in matrix environments.
Manage customer and client relationships.
Plan and manage finances and budgets.
Travel 50–75% as required.