Senior IT Solutions Engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 120 hours+

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k)

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced IT leader to drive strategic technology roadmaps and oversee major enterprise IT programs. You will translate business needs into scalable solutions, lead digital transformation initiatives including cloud, data analytics and AI, and ensure security and compliance across IT services. Travel up to 25% may be required.

The role focuses on partnering with business leaders to optimize IT delivery and operational excellence in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience.
• Preferred fields of study include Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Certifications such as PMP or ITIL are 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Experience building and developing successful teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Business acumen to align technology with business objectives.
• Expertise in IT service delivery and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP, FDA) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Leadership experience in matrix organizations.
• Change management and organizational transformation experience.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Guide IT solutions at Thermo Fisher Scientific and oversee technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop strategic roadmaps and support translation of requirements into technical solutions.
• Support digital transformation with cloud, data analytics, AI, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure operational excellence, security compliance, and continuous improvement of IT services.
• Nurture a collaborative culture focused on customer success.

Skills

Advanced IT leadership

Enterprise IT projects

IT infrastructure knowledge

Vendor management

Agile & digital transformation

Communication skills

Security and compliance

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

CS/IT/Engineering/Business Admin

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.

*ONSITE REQUIREMENT, THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO BOTH LOCATIONS :

• Frederick, MD USA
• Grand Island, New York, USA

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 and support our business teams translate business requirements into technical solutions. Support digital transformation through the 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
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $150,000.00–$200,000.00.

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

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.