Senior Manager IT

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Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role
Lead enterprise IT strategy and delivery, manage cross-location teams, drive cloud, data, AI and digital transformation initiatives, ensure operational excellence, security/compliance, vendor management, agile delivery, and change management. Up to 25% travel.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Guide innovative IT solutions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, overseeing key technology initiatives that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement strategic technology roadmaps while managing teams across multiple locations. Support digital transformation through implementation of advanced solutions in areas like cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise systems. Ensure operational excellence, security compliance, and continuous improvement of IT services while nurturing a collaborative culture focused on customer success.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Industry certifications like PMP, ITIL, or technical certifications beneficial
• Experience leading complex enterprise IT projects and programs
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, security and compliance requirements
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party contracts
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels
• Experience building and developing successful teams
• Experience with agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives
• Business acumen and ability to align technology solutions with business objectives
• Expertise in IT service delivery, operations and process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience with regulated environments (GMP, FDA, etc.) preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Leadership experience in matrix organizational structures
• Change management and organizational transformation experience
• Up to 25% travel may be required

Skills Required

  • Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Experience leading complex enterprise IT projects and programs
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, security and compliance requirements
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party contracts
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels
  • Experience building and developing successful teams
  • Experience with agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives
  • Business acumen and ability to align technology solutions with business objectives
  • Expertise in IT service delivery, operations and process improvement
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
  • Leadership experience in matrix organizational structures
  • Change management and organizational transformation experience
  • Industry certifications like PMP, ITIL, or technical certifications beneficial
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
  • Experience with regulated environments (GMP, FDA, etc.) preferred
  • Up to 25% travel may be required

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees

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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