Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionThe Sr. Director, Business Solutions & Data - BCD will play a critical role in this transformation. This leader will partner closely with business leaders across operations and commercial functions to define complex business problems, shape data-driven solutions, and enable scalable capabilities across BPG. This is not a traditional IT delivery role. Instead, it is a strategic role focused on problem definition, value creation, and enterprise scalability, working in close partnership with centralized technology and data teams.
How will you make an impact?Business Partnership & Problem Definition- Partner with BCD leadership to understand strategic priorities and operational challenges
- Translate ambiguous business needs into clear, structured problem statements
- Identify opportunities to improve outcomes such as SIOP effectiveness, inventory optimization, and cycle time reduction
Data & Analytics Leadership- Define data requirements across commercial, operational, and process domains
- Identify gaps in current data availability, quality, and integration
- Collaborate with enterprise data teams to enable analytics and AI-driven use cases
Solution Strategy & Design- Define scalable solutions leveraging enterprise platforms and emerging technologies
- Ensure solutions are designed for reuse across BPG (BCD, SUD, PPA, FSD)
- Partner with centralized engineering and delivery teams to execute solutions
Cross-Functional & Cross-Divisional Collaboration- Engage across operations, commercial, and finance functions
- Identify opportunities to scale solutions beyond BCD into other BPG divisions
- Drive alignment and adoption of standardized approaches
Value Realization- Define and track business outcomes and success metrics
- Ensure solutions move from concept to adoption and scale
- Continuously refine solutions based on business feedback and performance
How will you get here?Education- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
Experience- 10+ years of experience in IT, data, or business transformation roles, demonstrated experience leading teams
- Experience partnering with business leaders in operations and/or commercial environments
- Strong understanding of data, analytics, and digital technologies
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in product- or platform-oriented operating models
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in manufacturing, supply chain, or life sciences
- Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Strong business acumen and ability to connect technology to business outcomes
- Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and define structured approaches
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strategic thinking with a focus on scalability and reuse
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage senior leadership
What This Role Is Not- Not responsible for day-to-day IT operations or infrastructure
- Not a project or program management role
- Not a divisional CIO managing local IT delivery
Compensation and BenefitsThermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive compensation, annual incentive plans, and a full range of benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and career development opportunities.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $192,700.00-$289,000.00.
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
