Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Director, Strategic Initiatives Product Cost Innovation in Brno, Czech Republic
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
The job:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific in a leadership role as Project Director , where you'll guide transformative initiatives that shape our organization's future. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
This role is fully office-based at either our Eindhoven, the Netherlands, or Brno, Czechia sites. Regular international travel will be required – up to 50% of working time, including overnight stays.
What will you do?
Lead large-scale cost-out programs, value engineering efforts, and strategic transformations that directly impact our company's efficiency and effectiveness.
Coordinate end-to-end processes, foster cross-functional collaboration, and manage critical projects that enhance our operational excellence.
Maintain key performance indicators, facilitate steering committee meetings, and work closely with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment across multiple divisions.
Who we are looking for:
Advanced Degree plus several years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus multiple years of experience in Operations/Engineering or Program Management leading other leaders
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering or related field
Demonstrated expertise in operations strategy and value engineering
Proven success in leading cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives
Deep understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement processes
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans
Experience building and maintaining project dashboards and KPIs
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to build consensus across diverse groups
Experience leading steering committees and managing senior-level relationships
Solutions-focused mindset with proactive approach to operational challenges
Advanced level of English language
What’s in it for you:
We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
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.