Sr Director MBD Strategy and Programs

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. leads the global scientific community, generating an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to empower our customers to contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. Whether our customers are involved in scientific research, overcoming analytical challenges, advancing patient health through diagnostics, or pioneering life-changing therapies, we stand firmly by their side. The Microbiology Division (MBD) is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Specialty Diagnostics group and is recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products. These products are widely used in clinical, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories. How you will make an impact: As the Senior Director MBD Strategy and Programs, you will report into the Division President and provide strategic thought leadership and program management on key areas affecting the success of the division: Driving the long-term business strategy development addressing mergers and acquisitions, partnering and organic growth. Supporting initiatives that involve multiple divisions to make the most of TFS's extensive resources and capabilities. Managing strategic internal and external partnerships and contracting. Program managing cross-functional initiatives around divisional strategic focus areas. A critical part of this role will be the ability to translate strategy into actions and partner with MBD Divisional Leadership Team to implement. What you will do: PROGRAM MANAGE DIVISIONAL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS Be a contributing leader of division leadership team, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and achievement of growth targets and overall business results. Lead the planning, execution, and management of cross-functional projects supporting strategic focus areas. Select in partnership with divisional leadership team key strategic projects to program manage at division level. Establish and orchestrate program governance structure, gaining alignment on roles and responsibilities for project teams and scoping program objectives, resources and timeline. Identify stakeholders involved in the program, understand their needs and expectations, and effectively manage their involvement and support throughout the program duration. Hold routine program status review meetings with project teams, monitoring agreed-upon performance indicators and project goals, and addressing any concerns or assistance required. Coordinate regular meetings with executives and establish effective communication channels to ensure informed decision-making for successful program delivery on schedule and within budget. Develop the strategy Collaborate with all functional teams across the division, group, and corporate levels to gather input and provide support for division critical planning and projects. Develop global intelligence gathering, analysis and communication process, sources and tools to support the business strategy development and update. Monitor, track, interpret and anticipate industry developments, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic decision-making on current and future opportunities. Develop and implement MBD’s 5-year strategic plan (STRAP) in partnership with the division leadership team. Define and develop the Strategy Council, a forum to monitor progress on the execution of the STRAP and make strategic decisions for the MBD business. Prepare and share periodic executive reports on the progress of strategic projects and provide updates during business reviews and deep dives using metrics, roadmaps, dashboards & actual financials. Develop the business Develop and drive M&A and partnering strategy for the division, in collaboration with division leadership team, the Group, and Corporate. Foster and sustain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, partners, industry experts, and government entities. Develop and document a deep understanding of different customer segments and their associated needs. Build market models based on primary and secondary research; evaluate initiatives to qualify their business and financial attractiveness. Identify, screen, analyze and recommend inorganic growth opportunities such as strategic partnerships, alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Lead research and analysis for assessing fit, feasibility, and profitability of inorganic growth opportunities. Actively participate in acquisitions: targeting, due diligence and integration and change management of the scientific and technology parts of the newly acquired businesses. Collaborate with functional leaders to identify and present potential opportunities to senior management for evaluation and decision-making. Manage relationship with key partners and manufacturer of instruments. How will you get there? University degree in business, life sciences, diagnostics, health care or related field, MBA preferred. 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including broad-based experience in strategy and market/financial analysis within a Corporate or Consulting setting. Industry knowledge and thought leadership, with experience in defining strategic roadmaps in regulated life sciences companies, preferably in IVD. Demonstrable and successful experience in M&A, Partnerships and Licensing. Customer-focused attitude, along with a solid grasp of customer behavior and preferences. Excellent strategic, analytical and critical thinking. Strong communication and presentation skills, along with executive presence. Strong track record of driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. Culturally sensitive; lived and/or worked in multiple countries. Fluency in English (written and spoken) plus one other language advantageous. Approximately 25% travel. Benefits: We offer competitive remuneration, 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 prospect. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. We do 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr