Director, R&D, Protein and Cell Analysis

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Job Description Are you a driven research and development leader ready to make a difference? Thermo Fisher Scientific is the leader in serving science, helping customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, and increase laboratory efficiency through flow cytometry, imaging, and cellular assays. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. If you've spent your career developing innovative products to analyze cells and proteins using unique technical approaches that challenge the status quo, this is an opportunity for you. How will you have an impact? Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists developing products and solutions for detecting cellular targets and functions using flow cytometry, imaging, and cell-based assay platforms. You will inspire teams to apply novel technologies and improved processes that deliver first-in-class customer solutions. Partner with senior R D leadership, business teams, product management, quality, operations, and marketing to develop products that provide ease-of-use, improved productivity, and high-quality results. This role requires an experienced functional leader with strong communication skills who leads with determination and empathy, collaborates effectively across teams to inspire innovation, and works effectively across a global matrixed organization while representing R D. What will you do? Lead biological research and product development activities supporting flow cytometry, imaging, and cell-based assays Evaluate schedules, scope, cost, and risk for R D programs while prioritizing resources to explore new technologies Foster an energizing, patent-developing environment that contributes to sustained business growth Provide scientific guidance and resources to manufacturing, technical support, and quality teams Mentor multiple managers who each lead teams of 5-10 scientists Build an impactful R D team by hiring, developing, and engaging employees to enable their growth and professional development Collaborate with business leadership and R D Directors to maintain alignment on priority projects Build robust internal and external networks with Key Opinion Leaders in flow cytometry and imaging research communities Generate thought leadership through scientific conferences, talks, tutorials, publications, and customer interactions How will you get here?

Key attributes:

Pragmatic, energetic, self-starting achiever with excellent interpersonal skills, strong ethics, resilience, and the ability to persevere through obstacles Skilled at building and cultivating superior relationships with internal and external contacts Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across dynamic, matrixed, cross-functional environments Strong strategic and tactical thinking with ability to visualize future market needs, conceptualize technical solutions, and organize work to meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) with demonstrated ability to influence through straightforward communication Commercial acumen and business intuition; ability to recognize growth opportunities and drive technical innovation Ability to analyze complex issues, draw conclusions, and formulate clear strategy and policies Up to 25% global travel Extensive cell biological laboratory experience with strong knowledge of immunology, flow cytometry, imaging, and fluorescence detection technologies Extensive experience in designing and implementing multicolor flow cytometry and imaging panels Demonstrated ability to manage complex research and development programs Ph.D. in Immunology, Neurobiology, Oncology, Biology, or related field with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience, OR BS/MS with 10+ years of relevant industrial experience

Preferred:

5+ years of leadership experience Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.