Sr. Director, Operations

NCBioImpact; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Annual incentive plan

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Morrisville, NC seeks a Senior Director of Operations to lead complex manufacturing operations and drive strategic growth. You will direct production in regulated environments, ensure quality and customer service, and scale operations with continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with cross-functional partners, manage P&L responsibilities, and support the Practical Process Improvement system while fostering talent and high-performing teams in a matrix

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical or business field; deep in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience directing large, multi-functional teams with P&L responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other quality/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize complex manufacturing operations; drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional teams; implement continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage budgets, strategic plans, and P&L to scale operations and meet demand.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean Six Sigma

P&L management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Change management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering/Science/Business

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.

LOCATION

Currently tied to Morrisville, NC (may be open to other locations). Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 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 50-75% as required
• Change management and transformation experience
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
• Financial planning and budget management expertise

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.