Thermo Fisher Scientific · 17 hours ago
Director, Operations
Mebane, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to making a positive impact on a global scale. The Director of Operations will lead manufacturing operations, ensuring high-quality products, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations and drive strategic excellence as Director of Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific
This leadership position is responsible for delivering high-quality products while ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing facilities
Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives through innovative solutions and operational practices
Support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer while fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of progressive manufacturing operations management experience in regulated industries, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of progressive manufacturing operations management experience in regulated industries
Experience managing manufacturing operations with P&L responsibility
Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Strong strategic planning and business acumen skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience developing high-performing teams
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and PPI methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels
Change management experience and ability to guide organizational transformation
Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
Ability to travel up to 25% including international locations
Experience with ERP systems and digital manufacturing technologies
Customer-focused mindset with demonstrated success delivering results
Crisis management and business continuity planning experience
Strong project management and execution capabilities
Experience on a new green field start up, very strong on safety, Quality, Customer and CI culture implementation
Strong balance on daily operations activity and executive communication
Preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Operations Management, Science or related technical field
Project management certification (PMP/Six Sigma) is a plus
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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2024 (224)
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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
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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