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Executive Director, Functional Service Provider (FSP) Team - Partnership Lead Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sales & Business Development
North Carolina, USA · Remote
Posted on May 9, 2025

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Executive Director, Operational Delivery FSP, and lead a world-class research team to new heights! This is an outstanding opportunity to drive significant change and make a global impact by developing and performing flawless strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive the specific and overall Operational Delivery FSP strategy to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets.

  • Implement the Client FF 2.0 Operating Model through effective change management.

  • Collaborate across multiple divisions, including FSP leadership, Business Development, Talent Acquisition, and Project Delivery, to support proposal processes and client presentations.

  • Partner with talent acquisition and functional leadership to ensure resource availability and tailored training for FSP client needs.

  • Continuously improve business processes in collaboration with leadership to support FSP delivery.

  • Lead change initiatives within the Operational Delivery FSP group and coordinate with broader FSP team and relevant Functional Groups.

  • Strengthen and coordinate governance of the Client FSP book of business and participate in risk management and blocking issue processes.

  • Act as a key point of contact for critical issues in strategic FSP accounts, guiding the team in identifying and solving problems.

  • Develop FSP modeling, oversight, and metrics to meet client requirements and participate in governance.

  • Manage project risks and contingencies, advancing issues to Senior Management as necessary.

  • Coordinate budgeting activities, including annual and long-range forecasts, and participate in budgeting for FSP Clinical projects.

  • Contribute to the strategic agenda of the Operational Delivery team through open dialogue.

  • Lead, develop, and mentor the FSP Operational Delivery Lead team in cooperation with FSP leadership.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of implementation and training in developing and growing large accounts and partnerships.

  • Outstanding leadership ability to support business through rapid growth and change.

  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess revenue, margins, and cost efficiencies.

  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or licensed certified health care training or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • 15 years+ of clinical trials experience with a history of successfully developing/operationalizing strategic drug development plans. At least 4 years of clinical program leadership.

  • Proven experience developing and managing the budgets and resources of a segment of the business

Be part of an exceptionally ambitious team and drive flawless execution of world-class strategies. Apply today!