Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Join us as an IT Director and contribute to industry-leading genetic sciences tools and solutions that advance scientific discovery, enable customers in applied markets, and improve global health outcomes.
As an IT Director, Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic technology leader and trusted advisor to divisional executive leadership, partnering with VP/GMs and senior functional leaders to shape business strategy and accelerate growth through technology-enabled capabilities. You will drive alignment between business priorities and technology investments, ensuring delivery of solutions that enhance revenue growth, operational excellence, productivity, and customer value.
Working across Divisional, Group, and Corporate IT organizations, you will influence technology strategy, investment decisions, and portfolio priorities while fostering strong partnerships that enable business success.
What will you do?
- Serve as a strategic technology advisor to divisional leadership, influencing business strategy, investment decisions, and operational priorities.
- Develop and drive technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives, growth strategies, and enterprise priorities.
- Partner with VP/GMs and functional leaders to identify opportunities that drive revenue growth, productivity, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Influence technology portfolio planning, governance, and prioritization to maximize business value and return on investment.
- Evaluate business strategies and product roadmaps to identify technology-enabled solutions that create competitive advantage.
- Lead cross-functional teams and strategic vendor partnerships to deliver business outcomes and successful technology initiatives.
- Collaborate across Divisional, Group, and Corporate IT organizations to leverage enterprise capabilities, standards, and best practices.
- Build strong relationships across business and IT stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor at all levels of the organization.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
How will you get here?
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience in information technology or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience leveraging technologies such as CRM, ERP, and web-based solutions.
- 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of products, services, and commercial processes within life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related markets.
- Demonstrated ability to understand business needs and leverage technology solutions to drive commercial success.
- Proven ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and deliver solutions with speed, quality, and business impact.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate opportunities, assess feasibility, and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels of the organization
- MBA, PhD, MD, or other advanced degree preferred.
- Experience leading digital transformation, AI, data, and analytics initiatives preferred.
- Experience supporting commercial enablement and growth-focused business functions preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $192,100.00–$288,100.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in information technology or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience leveraging CRM, ERP, and web-based solutions
- 5+ years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related industries
- Strong understanding of products, services, and commercial processes within life sciences or related markets
- Demonstrated ability to understand business needs and leverage technology solutions to drive commercial success
- Proven ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and deliver solutions with speed and quality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all levels
- MBA, PhD, MD, or other advanced degree
- Experience leading digital transformation, AI, data, and analytics initiatives
- Experience supporting commercial enablement and growth-focused business functions
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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