Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionHow will you make an impact:The Sr Director of Business Transformation is a senior, business-owned leader responsible for shaping and executing the long-term strategy for the Biosciences Division. This is not a facilitation or advisory role; it is a hands-on transformation leadership position with direct accountability for strategic decisions, value creation, and execution outcomes.
Reporting into the BID Vice President, Innovation & Strategy, this role represents and makes decisions on BID strategy and owns the integrated 5-year vision for BID. The role leads a Business Transformation Office (BTO) team and partners across the division, group and/or company to translate strategy into execution, align operating mechanisms, shape investment priorities, and drive sustained business impact.
What will you do:Enterprise Strategy & Direction- Own and evolve the 5-year strategic vision for BID, aligned to enterprise and sector priorities
- Shape and influence STRAP development using strong commercial, financial, and market insight
- Represent and make decisions on BID strategy on behalf of the Division President
- Maintain an outside-in perspective, translating market and competitive insights into strategic direction
Strategy to Execution & Value Creation- Serve as the Band 10 Transformation Leader for BID, leading a dedicated BTO team
- Lead strategy deployment using X-Matrix methodology, ensuring clear ownership and measurable outcomes
- Own economic value creation from transformation initiatives (revenue, margin, productivity, ROI)
- Lead priority division-level initiatives, including BID Digital, China Mid-Tier, strategic partnerships, and Cell Therapy strategy
Operating Model, Governance & Rhythm- Shape BID's operating model, governance, and decision rights to enable long-term strategy
- Drive QBR and MBR integration, ensuring alignment between strategy, performance, and execution
- Ensure strong linkage across STRAP, AOP, QBRs, and execution activities
Change Leadership & Capability Building- Lead division-wide change efforts to ensure adoption and sustained results
- Build critical capabilities required for future growth (digital, partnerships, innovation)
- Develop and mentor high-potential leaders within the BTO and across BID
Executive Communication & Influence- Lead strategic communications for BID, including CEO letters and executive narratives
- Present strategic priorities, progress, and outcomes in QBRs and executive forums
- Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership
Innovation & Investment Prioritization- Define and drive BID innovation priorities across the division
- Shape investment decisions and portfolio trade-offs to maximize strategic impact
Role Scope & Accountability- Enterprise-level decision-making authority with direct accountability for results
- Not a PMO, program coordination, or internal consulting role
Measures of Success- Clear, executed 5-year BID strategy
- Measurable economic impact from transformation initiatives
- Alignment across leadership, operating rhythms, and investments
- Sustained adoption of new capabilities and ways of working
- High-performing Business Transformation Office with strong credibility
How will you get here:Education• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in strategic leadership in organizations with substantial revenue operations
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Technical field, or related discipline
Experience• Demonstrated expertise in life sciences or related industries
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities with measurable results
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Professional presence with exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to implement operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis capabilities
• Experience in developing and managing complex cross-functional projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and strategic planning tools
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Leadership initiative
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• 10-25% travel required, primarily domestic
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $212,000.00-$317,975.00.
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 programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- 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
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
