Sr. Director, HR Global Business Services - Join a $40B Industry Leader

Thermo Fisher; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 197,700 - 256,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan and 401(k)

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Director, Human Resources to lead Global Business Services and Quality/Regulatory in a global, matrixed environment. You will partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into people strategies that drive growth and culture.

The role focuses on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development, ensuring scalable, high‑impact HR delivery across regions, with a data‑driven approach to performance and transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years HR leadership in global, matrixed environments.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership.
• HR certifications (PHR/SPHR) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Talent Strategy with senior leaders.
• Organizational Capability & Workforce Planning for global matrixed org.
• Leadership Effectiveness & Talent Management for executive teams.
• Change Leadership across the Commercial function.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making using HR analytics.
• HR Model Leadership & Integration for consistent delivery.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent strategy

Leadership coaching

Data-driven decisions

Executive partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

PHR/SPHR certification a plus

Job description

Sr Director, Human Resources - Global Business Services (GBS) & Quality/Regulatory

Reports to: VP Human Resources, Laboratory Products Group & Corporate Functions.

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Human Resources is the strategic HR leader for Global Business Services as well as Global Quality & Regulatory functions. This role partners closely with leaders in both functions to translate business priorities into a focused people strategy that drives growth, organizational effectiveness, and culture. This leader is accountable for building organizational capability, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and ensuring the business is positioned with the talent, structure, and culture required to execute against its strategic objectives in a global, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Talent Strategy – Partner with senior GBS and Quality & Regulatory leaders to define and deliver talent strategies aligned to business priorities, translate business strategy into actionable organizational and people plans that drive performance and growth, and shape and advance culture in alignment with Thermo Fisher’s 4i values.
• Organizational Capability & Workforce Planning – Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and capability building across a global matrixed organization; drive disciplined headcount and labor investment decisions aligned to financial and strategic objectives; ensure the organization is structured for scalability, efficiency, and execution.
• Leadership Effectiveness & Talent Management – Coach and advise senior leaders on talent, performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness; lead succession planning and talent development to build a strong and diverse leadership pipeline; drive accountability for performance and talent outcomes across the leadership team.
• Change Leadership – Lead organizational transformation, change, and culture initiatives across the Commercial organization; ensure effective adoption and sustainment of change aligned to business priorities.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making – Leverage HR analytics and external insights to inform talent strategies and organizational decisions; monitor key metrics to assess organizational health and drive continuous improvement.
• HR Model Leadership & Integration – Partner across the HR model (HRBPs, COEs, HR Operations) to ensure aligned, efficient, and high‑impact delivery; prioritize and coordinate HR resources to meet business needs while maintaining consistency and scalability.
• People Leadership & Global HR Oversight – Lead and develop a high‑performing HR team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management to a Director, HRBP for NA Commercial; ensure alignment of HR activities across regions (NA, EMEA, APJ); foster strong collaboration across HR teams and the broader organization to enable a “One HR” approach.

Key Capabilities

• Business Acumen – Strong understanding of commercial models, revenue drivers, and market dynamics.
• Strategic Thinking – Ability to translate business strategy into talent and organizational priorities.
• Influence & Leadership – Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in a matrixed environment.
• Change Leadership – Experience leading complex transformation and organizational change.
• Talent Mindset – Focus on building, developing, and retaining high‑performing and diverse teams.
• Data & Insight – Uses analytics to inform decisions and measure impact.

Experience & Background

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in a global, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior/executive leadership.
• Proven track record in organizational design, talent strategy, and business transformation.
• Experience operating in fast‑paced, complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., PHR/SPHR) a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Commercial organization is aligned, capable, and structured to deliver on growth priorities.
• Strong leadership bench with clear succession plans in place.
• Talent strategies are directly linked to business outcomes and measurable impact.
• Leaders are equipped and accountable for driving performance, engagement, and culture.
• HR is viewed as a trusted, strategic partner to the business.
• Strong alignment and execution across global HR teams with clear priorities and consistent delivery.

Leadership Profile (What We Are Looking For)

• Experience & Approach
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment, navigating regional complexity and diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial orientation, supporting go‑to‑market strategies and translating business priorities into talent outcomes.
  • Track record of leading through transformation while maintaining engagement and performance.
• Critical Capabilities
  • Data‑driven decision making and use of insights to shape talent strategy.
  • Executive influencing and coaching at senior levels.
  • Talent strategy, workforce planning, and pipeline development.
  • Organizational design and effectiveness.
  • Ability to operate with agility in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• Leadership Traits
  • Credibility and presence: Trusted advisor to senior leaders.
  • Courage and candor: Willing to challenge constructively and provide clear perspectives.
  • Learning agility: Curious, adaptable, and continuously evolving.
  • Resilience and composure: Effective under pressure and through change.
  • Influence without authority: Drives alignment across a matrixed organization.
  • Ownership and accountability: Focused on outcomes and delivering impact.
  • Judgment and balance: Thoughtful decision‑making balancing people and business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range estimated for Massachusetts: $197,700.00–$256,900.00.
• Eligibility for variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including:
  • Choice of national medical and dental plans, national vision plan, and health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
  • At least 120 hours paid time off.
  • 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 coverage.
  • Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• More information on benefits: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards