Sr. Manager - Platform and Architecture Validation and Compliance

Overview

Senior leadership role (band 8) in CRG (Clinical Research Group of Thermo Fisher Scientific) responsible for regulatory compliance, validation oversight, audit readiness, and timely execution of business-critical technology projects.

What you'll do

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead complex enterprise IT projects and programs, ensuring timely execution and appropriate validation, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Guide digital transformation initiatives using cloud, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technologies.
• Oversee IT service delivery, operations, and process improvement, maintaining a focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Build, develop, and lead successful teams across locations and within matrixed organizations.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party contracts.
• Lead change management and organizational transformation, using agile methodologies where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous platform or architecture experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8-10 years' experience).
• 5+ years in leadership/senior/lead roles where people management was required.
• Experience leading complex enterprise IT projects and programs.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, security, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in IT service delivery, operations, and process improvement.
• Experience building and developing successful teams, including in matrix organizational structures.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party contracts.
• Experience with agile methodologies, digital transformation, and change management.
• Business acumen and the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in regulated environments, such as GMP or FDA-regulated settings.
• Industry credentials such as PMP, ITIL, or relevant technical certifications.

Details

• Location: Remote US, North Carolina.
• Work schedule: Standard Monday to Friday.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).
• Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
• Equivalency of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered in some cases.
• Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance in accordance with company policy.
• Estimated annual salary range in North Carolina: $120,000 - $185,000 USD.