Associate Director, IT - hybrid role within driving distance to Richmond, VA
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Location/Division Specific Information:
The Associate Director IT position is situated in our Richmond, VA office, a hub of technological innovation within Thermo Fisher Scientific. You will be part of a team that is deeply passionate about delivering world-class IT solutions. Must be within driving distance to Richmond, VA. This is a hybrid role, however may turn into an office-based role in the future.
Discover Impactful Work:
Join us in a role where you can successfully implement brand new technologies and make a significant impact on our global operations. This position offers an ambitious environment where your contributions help determine our technological direction.
What will you do in this role?
Lead IT projects to ensure flawless execution
Track ServiceNow ticket processes to ensure superior customer service
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results
Coordinate the development and maintenance of IT systems
Keys to Success:
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing IT projects
Outstanding problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Ability to compete and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of a laboratory environment
Tracking and planning a financial budget for both OpEx and CapEx
Degree and Experience required
Education:
Bachelor degree highly preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years in IT management roles
Experience leading leaders is required
Proven experience in leading large-scale IT projects
Background in collaborating with diverse teams to achieve ambitious goals
BioA lab experience such as understand LIMS systems, electronic notebook, ECM, and instruments is required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strictly adhere to deadlines
Our 4i Values:
Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement
If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $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, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team 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.
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