Director, Human Resources

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Provide HR leadership for a complex, site-based manufacturing environment .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $164,500 - $246,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR leadership in complex manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on talent management, organizational change, and strategic workforce planning. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive outcomes in a highly matrixed global organization.

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HR LeadershipTalent ManagementOrganizational Change ManagementWorkforce AnalyticsConsultative Skills

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Hard Skills

Succession PlanningStrategic Workforce PlanningOrganization DesignLeadership DevelopmentChange ManagementBusiness MetricsFinancial AcumenManufacturing Operations UnderstandingWorkforce DynamicsRegulatory Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsJudgmentRelationship-BuildingStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

CDMO IndustryComplex Manufacturing EnvironmentGlobal OrganizationSite HR LeadershipCross-Functional Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide HR leadership for a complex, site-based manufacturing environment
Partner with senior business and functional leaders on people and organization priorities
Translate business strategy into HR initiatives
Support workforce dynamics, employee relations, organizational change and leadership effectiveness
Lead talent management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, organization design and leadership development
Lead complex organizational change and cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact
Advise, coach and constructively challenge senior leaders
Influence outcomes across a highly matrixed global organization
Lead an HR team
Support leaders across multiple functions and locations
Help attract, develop, engage and retain talent while building capabilities for continued growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a global, complex organization
Advanced degree preferred
Required experience within the CDMO industry
Required site HR leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment
Understanding of manufacturing operations, workforce dynamics and people implications of operational and business decisions
Experience partnering with senior business and functional leaders and translating business strategy into people and organization priorities
Experience supporting complex scientific, technical, quality and manufacturing organizations in a highly regulated environment
Significant experience in talent management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, organization design, leadership development and change management
Strong business and financial acumen, including use of workforce analytics, business metrics and financial information
Experience leading complex organizational change and cross-functional initiatives
Strong consultative and influencing skills
Ability to influence and drive outcomes across a highly matrixed global organization
Strong communication, judgment and relationship-building capabilities
Ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution and manage multiple priorities
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan
Healthcare benefits, including national medical, dental, and vision plans
Health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock discount
Career growth and development opportunities