Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 hours ago
Sr. Director Process and Analytical Development (BioProcess Sciences)
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. leads in serving science, focusing on customer health and safety. The Sr. Director Process and Analytical Development will manage analytical, upstream, and downstream process development teams, ensuring technical excellence and quality for customer projects while providing strategic leadership for the organization.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Ensure on-time delivery, technical excellence and quality for customer projects: act as executive sponsor, aligning internal teams, managing milestones, proactively mitigating risks, and maintaining transparent client communication—from kickoff through closeout and post-project support
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the BPS organization, including hiring, staffing plans, organizational design, succession planning, and career development
Lead and mentoring senior leaders and their teams, conducting performance reviews, goal setting, and mentoring to promote accountability, growth, and high morale
Coordinate team structure and resourcing to balance cross-functional needs across analytical, upstream, and downstream functions
Establish clear goals, measurements, and performance indicators; track progress, recognize achievements, and address any areas needing improvement promptly
Promote a high-performance culture by encouraging collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across all levels
Ensure consistent communication: run leadership meetings, town halls, and forums that keep everyone aligned, informed, and engaged
Act as a change agent—advocating for new tools, processes, and standard methodologies with visible support and training
Collaborate with HR and functional leadership to recruit top talent, manage organizational health, and scale the team responsibly
Provide mentorship and development opportunities to build bench strength and improve resilience
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field; Master's degree with extensive relevant experience will be considered
Bachelor's degree required
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in biologics process development, with a strong track record in CDMO or biopharmaceutical environments
Demonstrated success in leading large, multidisciplinary scientific teams across analytical, upstream, and downstream functions
Deep technical expertise in biologics development, including cell culture, purification, analytical method development, and tech transfer
Proven ability to scale scientific organizations while maintaining quality, compliance, and innovation
Strong business and financial competence, including experience in overseeing P&L, planning resources, and budgeting operations
Experience leading client-facing programs as an executive sponsor or senior collaborator, focusing on customer happiness and delivery excellence
Skilled in organizational design, talent development, and succession planning to build resilient, future-ready teams
Skilled at inspiring change and continuous improvement in complex, matrixed environments
Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization and with external partners
Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA) and quality systems in a GMP environment
Passion for scientific innovation and a dedication to advancing life-saving therapies through collaborative leadership
Preferred
Experience in MSAT or operations preferred
Benefits
Accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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