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Director, Operations Strategy

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director, Operations Strategy

full-timePosted: Aug 20, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026USA, California, Pleasanton

Job Description

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAs 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.What will you do:Drive strategy and operational transformation as Director, GSD Operations Strategy & Transformation at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This leadership position partners closely with the VP of Operations and Operations Leadership Team to define and deploy global operations strategy, lead strategic initiatives, and accelerate execution across the organization. Lead key priorities spanning productivity, global network optimization, operational excellence and change management while driving continuous improvement across people, processes and tools. Partner across functions and regions to strengthen alignment, accountability and execution while delivering sustainable productivity and business performance.How will you get here:EducationAdvanced Degree plus 8 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy, operational excellence, transformation or program management, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of progressive experiencePreferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Science or related fieldExperienceExperience leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives in a complex global organizationDemonstrated success delivering productivity, cost savings and operational performance improvementsExperience developing and executing global network, footprint, capacity or operating model strategiesStrong strategic planning, financial and business acumenDemonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across a matrix organizationExperience leading organizational transformation and change management initiativesStrong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilitiesExperience with PPI, Lean, Six Sigma or comparable continuous improvement methodologiesStrong project management and execution capabilitiesExcellent executive communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable business resultsCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $174,600.00–$261,900.00.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Locations

  • USA, California, Pleasanton
  • USA, Texas, Austin

Benefits

  • general: 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:
  • general: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • general: Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • general: 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
  • general: Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • general: Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • general: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • general: Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • general: 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
  • general: Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • general: Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  • general: For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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