Director, Strategy and Business Transformation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Shape LCD’s long-term strategy and strategic priorities with the Division President and Divisional Leadership Team .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $192,100 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, business transformation, and cross-functional leadership, with a strong focus on driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Proven ability to translate complex strategies into actionable initiatives and measurable results.

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Strategic PlanningBusiness TransformationCross-Functional LeadershipFinancial AcumenAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Business Case DevelopmentKPI TrackingChange ManagementOperational ImprovementAI IntegrationPortfolio ManagementMarket AnalysisGrowth StrategyFinancial ModelingPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsTeam MobilizationContinuous ImprovementStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesLaboratory ProductsChemicalsScientific ProductsBusiness DevelopmentGeneral ManagementOperationsCommercial LeadershipP&L ManagementEnterprise Mindset

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape LCD’s long-term strategy and strategic priorities with the Division President and Divisional Leadership Team
Own and lead STRAP, integrating market, customer, competitive, portfolio, operational, technology, and financial perspectives
Identify opportunities to accelerate growth, strengthen competitive advantage, and improve profitability
Develop strategic scenarios, business cases, and recommendations for key business decisions
Build alignment across Business Units and functions around strategic choices and priorities
Lead Strategy Deployment by translating STRAP into initiatives, A3s, KPIs, milestones, financial commitments, and accountable owners
Establish operating cadence to track performance, resolve barriers, and accelerate execution
Prioritize resources and leadership attention against high-impact initiatives
Partner with Finance on business cases, benefit targets, and tracking realized impact
Deploy two Program Managers to execute key strategic initiatives
Lead cross-functional transformation and change initiatives across LCD
Build and drive a pipeline for sustainable earnings improvement, productivity, margin expansion, growth, and working-capital improvement
Drive improvements in business processes, capabilities, operating models, and ways of working
Establish governance and accountability for transformation milestones, risks, and benefit realization
Serve as strategic advisor and thought partner to the Division President and Divisional Leadership Team
Bring an enterprise perspective to growth, customer, operational, organizational, and financial decisions
Build alignment and mobilize teams across Business Units, regions, and functions
Foster accountability, execution, and continuous improvement
Own the division’s AI, Innovation, and business transformation roadmap
Lead initiatives translating AI and innovative concepts into scalable business solutions
Establish business cases, success measures, adoption plans, and value tracking for AI initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Finance, or related discipline
10+ years of progressive leadership experience across strategy, business transformation, operations, commercial leadership, business development, or general management
Proven ability to translate strategy into measurable business results
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional transformation and change
Strong business and financial acumen with experience driving growth, productivity, margin expansion, and earnings improvement
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior leaders across a global organization
Enterprise mindset, bias for action, and ability to lead effectively through ambiguity and change
Demonstrated potential for broader P&L and General Manager leadership
Life Sciences, Laboratory Products, Chemicals, Scientific Products, or related industry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
Choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including 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 in accordance with company policy
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount