Director/General Manager, Business Unit
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

COMPANY INFORMATION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $42 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 130,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY

The position is part of the Growth, Protection and Separation (GPS) business unit within the Laboratory Equipment Division. The GM and Director of Product Management is a leadership position responsible for defining, aligning, and executing product roadmaps, and owning the growth strategies of the respective product segment to drive revenue growth and margin growth while delivering innovative and market-leading products.

Travel expectation will be between 25-50%, depending upon business requirements. This will include both domestic and international travel.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director/ GM Constant Temperature, Water Purification, Shakers (CWS) has revenue and margin growth responsibility for the CWS business segment. The ideal leader for this role will enhance revenue and profitability for this business segment through innovation, go-to-market optimization and effective product line management. This position is an integral part of the leadership team and reports directly to the GPS VP/GM. In addition to leading a direct team of product managers and application specialists, the role calls for cross-functional leadership and influence across operations, supply chain, marketing, commercial, R&D, regulatory, and other functions as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive business and product strategies that align with the company's objectives and drive growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to ensure both organizational profitability and product cost-effectiveness.
• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring products meet market needs and are delivered on time.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape, and use these insights to inform both business and product strategies.
• Takes leadership role in influencing and driving accurate forecasting applying processes such as the sales, inventory and operations planning process (SIOP).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Drive Human Resources Review (HRR) process and supporting initiatives to hire, develop and retain a strong talent base within the category.
• Lead all aspects of execution of effective product and sales training programs for current and new products emphasizing product driven advantages, "sell against" strategies and tactics and partner with commercial teams to improve both profitable growth and market share.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure both business and product success. Analyze performance metrics to ensure targets are met and implement corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications:

This position is ideal for candidates with experience defining and shaping global business strategies, building strong OEM relationships, and partnering with marketing and commercial on selling tactics.

• Engineering or Science degree. PhD/MBA or other advanced degree is helpful
• 7+ year's work experience in strategic portfolio management within Semi-Conductor, BioTech/Pharma, Industrial, Academic/Government, or Healthcare sectors
• 5+ years leadership experience in technology product development
• Experience in developing and launching new products in a global matrix organization and working with channels, key customers and commercial teams.
• Able to work closely with Operations to effectively anticipate and chip in to resolving production challenges and confidently secure product availability and delivery.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and analysis of business situations, driven profiles and pricing analysis.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve significant business objectives.
• Proven success communicating highly technical/sophisticated information at all levels in an organization and be comfortable owning aggressive targets and goals.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 130,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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