Senior Director Operations

ThermoFisher Scientific; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead complex manufacturing and drive strategic growth in regulated environments. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and strong compliance while scaling operations for growing demand.

You will oversee end-to-end processes, champion continuous improvement, and develop high-performing, cross-functional teams, with a focus on safety, quality, and business results.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 8+ years of experience in operations leadership in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of experience in operations leadership in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize complex manufacturing operations in a regulated environment.
• Drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
• Develop high-performing teams aligned with company mission.
• Manage P&L and drive end-to-end value.
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives (PPI).
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

cGMP/FDA knowledge

Cross-functional teams

Continuous Improvement

Lean

ERP systems

Manufacturing technologies

Project management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Change management

Collaboration

Financial planning

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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 a Senior Director of Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage complex manufacturing operations while driving strategic growth and operational excellence. This key leadership role involves directing production of high-quality products in regulated environments while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance. You'll optimize end-to-end operations, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and develop high-performing teams aligned with our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Working closely with cross-functional partners, you'll establish and execute strategic plans, drive productivity and efficiency improvements, and support a culture focused on quality, safety and customer success. This role requires strong business acumen to manage P&L responsibilities while scaling operations to meet growing demand. You'll support our PPI (Practical Process Improvement) business system and 4i values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - while developing talent and building engaged, collaborative teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 8 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 10 years of experience in operations leadership in regulated manufacturing environments
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Business or related technical/scientific field
• Advanced training in continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)
• Demonstrated P&L management and operational excellence experience at scale
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other relevant quality/regulatory requirements
• Experience leading and developing large, multi-functional teams
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
• Effective communication and influence skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to implement change and deliver results in matrix environments
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies
• Strong project management capabilities
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance short and long-term priorities
• Experience in customer/client relationship management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to travel 25-40% as required
• Change management and transformation experience
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
• Financial planning and budget management expertise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.