Director, Strategic Initiatives Product Cost Innovation

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.