JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading provider of global CRO solutions. We provide comprehensive drug development, laboratory and lifecycle services to customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government entities. By harnessing innovative technology and expertise, we work to empower our customers to bring therapies to market, faster.
We have an exciting new opening for a Digital Product Portfolio Head (known internally as Sr Director, Digital Product) to own the strategy, prioritization, and value realization for an end-to-end digital domain, specifically clinical trial execution, supporting and building new products that spans study start to final regulatory delivery. This role is responsible for leading Product Managers and UX Designers- and partnering in a matrix with Engineering, Data Science, and Quality— and will incubate internal products and solutions, quantify ROI through measurable efficiency gains, and guide readiness for future external monetization.
Reporting to the Head of Digital Products, PPD Digital, you are accountable for domain vision, business-case development, roadmap execution, user outcomes, and regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 11, ICH-GCP, GDPR, HIPAA).
This is a home-based role (or hybrid) for candidates in the US (East Coast preferred) or the UK. Travel is estimated up to 25% for site visits, customer meetings, and team onboarding across Europe, India, and North America.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related; MBA / MS preferred.
• Previous experience in product or business management leadership in software/SaaS that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 15 years’ experience).
• 5+ years’ experience leading staff
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience in a CRO, eClinical tech provider, or digital-health start-up.
• Exposure to AI/ML in commercial software.
• Pragmatic Institute PMC, Agile/Scrum, SAFe or equivalent certification.
• Published thought leadership on digital clinical-trial innovation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to lead and influence engineers, designers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Experience building intuitive user experiences at scale.
• Experience in AI/ML
• Familiarity with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Azure DevOps).
• Demonstrated experience managing detailed product execution within large, matrixed organizations.
• Skilled at managing up and aligning with stakeholders.
• Skilled at executive-level storytelling, roadmaps and tradeoff discussions.
• Exceptional skill in translating complex business requirements into intuitive, impactful software features that exceed customer expectations.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, clinical data management, and leveraging AI technologies to address data complexities.
• Proven ability to leverage user insights and data analytics to drive feature development and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding English communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of clearly articulating detailed product requirements and vision.

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.
• International travel up to 25%