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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as the Director of Manufacturing Operators, NPI and Custom PMO. As the Director, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the strategy and execution for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Custom Product Project Management within our BioSciences Division (BID). By joining our organization, you will play a crucial role in enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Location/Division: Carlsbad, CA Biosciences Division
What will you do?
- Effectively drive the process to develop strategy and execution for New Product Introduction and Custom Product Project Management for the BioSciences Division (BID) project portfolio.
- Advocate for excellence in Project/Program Management and technical transfer to manufacturing, with the goal of delivering high-quality products while bringing value to the organization within agreed-upon schedule, resources, budget, and scope.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth integration and timely execution of new product launches.
- Establish and track important performance metrics to measure progress, identify obstacles, and use data to make informed decisions that enhance processes and boost productivity.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies throughout the new product introduction process.
- Encourage continuous improvement, fostering innovation, creativity, and collaboration to drive operational excellence.
- Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and timelines for new product introductions, ensuring effective utilization of resources and timely project completion.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and recommendations to senior leadership, providing regular updates and reports on the status of new product introductions.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred; however, equivalent experience will also be considered.
Experience:
- 12+ years of combined operations/manufacturing leadership, product development, portfolio/project management experience, including at least 4 years leading in a sophisticated organization.
- Life Science experience required.
- Domestic and international travel up to 25% required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication.
- Thorough understanding of effective operational strategies, encompassing supply chain management, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results.
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while independently managing tasks.
- Bring forward strong recommendations to manufacturing sites or programs to meet and exceed operational goals.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels of the organization including internal and external customers.
- Ability to influence to win trust in critical situations to drive alignment optimally.
- Proficient in English.
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $144,100.00 - $216,100.00.
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
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $144,100.00–$216,100.00.
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