Senior Director Research & Development

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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:
As Sr. Director of Research & Development, you'll lead innovative diagnostic and life science solutions that help improve healthcare outcomes. You'll direct cross-functional R&D teams developing advanced products while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Working closely with teams, you'll create compelling technology roadmaps, lead innovation initiatives, and drive new product development from concept to market launch. This role offers the opportunity to advance diagnostic and research technologies through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation while developing and supporting outstanding talent. You'll collaborate across business units, manage external partnerships, and ensure alignment with industry regulations and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of R&D leadership experience, including team management
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
• Extensive product development experience, preferably in diagnostics or life sciences
• Proven expertise in formal verification, design transfer, and EU/US regulatory clearance
• Demonstrated success in project management and successful product launches
• Experience developing and executing technology roadmaps and innovation strategies
• Ability to build and manage strategic partnerships with external collaborators
• Experience in cross-functional leadership and matrix organization navigation
• Strong business acumen and budget management capabilities
• Demonstrated success in talent development and team building
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across organizations
• Travel required up to 50%
• Proficiency in English required for technical writing and presentations
• Experience with innovation models including internal development, licensing, and M&A