Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With a team spanning 120,000+ colleagues worldwide, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.Together, we accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means that we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has an exciting new opening for a VP, Head of Data Capabilities, PPD Digital. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the data revolution in our Clinical Research Division. In this role, you will play a crucial role in defining and implementing our data strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:Data Strategy & Leadership:
Develop and implement the global PPD data strategy in line with our digital transformation goals.
Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders to create a data roadmap that supports all PPD business needs.
Real-World Data (RWD) Strategy & Acquisition:
Collaborate with internal business teams to acquire, integrate, and manage real-world data assets to improve clinical trials and post-market research.
Data Platforms & Architecture:
Coordinate the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our data platforms and infrastructure.
Leverage cloud-based solutions and advanced analytics tools to support research data needs.
Data Governance & Compliance:
Implement a comprehensive data governance framework ensuring data quality, integrity, privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lead data stewardship programs to foster accountability for data usage across the organization.
Data Management & Integration:
Lead the management of lab, clinical, operational, and real-world data across various systems and platforms.
Ensure the availability of clean, accurate, and timely data to support decision-making.
Advanced Analytics & Innovation:
Support the development of advanced analytics capabilities to improve data-driven insights and predictive modeling in clinical research.
Facilitate the use of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in data analysis, trial optimization, and patient recruitment.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with digital technology, IT and operational teams to understand data needs.
Communicate data capabilities and results to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
Team Leadership & Development:
Build and lead a high-performing data capabilities team.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
This is a home-based position in the US and requires 15-25% travel.Preferred locations are Massachusetts, North Carolina.Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and help us successfully implement world-class data capabilities that drive our mission forwardEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification (Master’s degree preferred)
Previous experience in leading global data groups that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 15+ years’ experience)
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong financial savvy with solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and resource management
Excellent judgment and decision-making capability, able to apply critical and analytical thinking skills and handle complex/ambiguous situations
Strong social skills and influencing at all levels, including the capability to build strong relationships in a matrix organization
Strong negotiation skills
Cultural awareness with ability to work across geographies and cultures
Authority in process improvement techniques
Capable of driving strategic plans using established relationships
Capable of coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff to define and achieve organizational goals
Capable of analyzing data, anticipating, and mitigating risk, exercising sound judgment, problem solving, process-mapping, and decision-making while working under pressure and at times with limited desired information
Outstanding oral/presentation and written communication skills (English)
Management Role:
Directs through lower management levels. Has responsibility for leading a function that includes multiple related departments. In some instances may be responsible for a functional area (as determined by executive management) and not have subordinate supervisors or employees. May lead employees across multiple regions.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require as-needed travel (0-25%).
BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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!Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo 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.Accessibility/Disability AccessJob Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $175,000.00–$262,700.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewardsThermo 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.
