Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Digital Product Portfolio Head
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Thermo Fisher Scientific . 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. This role is responsible for owning the strategy, prioritization, and value realization for an end-to-end digital domain, specifically clinical trial execution, supporting and building new products that span study start to final regulatory delivery. You will lead Product Managers and UX Designers, and partner in a matrix with Engineering, Data Science, and Quality; incubate internal products and solutions, quantify ROI through measurable efficiency gains, and guide readiness for future external monetization. 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. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Roadmap & Vision
Craft a 3-year vision that accelerates trial timelines and differentiates PPD. Translate vision into rolling 12-month roadmaps aligned to corporate OKRs and business objectives. Continuously monitor industry trends, competitor strategies, and technological advancements to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive and innovative.
Business-Case & ROI Development
Build investment dossiers (TAM, cost–benefit, payback, NPV) for new initiatives. Establish value-tracking metrics (cycle-time reduction, FTE hours saved, quality KPIs) and partner with Finance to baseline and report realized gains. Develop comprehensive financial models with partnership from finance and operations to support strategic decisions and present these models to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Product Life-Cycle & Delivery Oversight
Lead discovery, prioritization, backlog refinement, and acceptance criteria. Co-own sprint cadence and release readiness with Engineering Leaders. Ensure robust product lifecycle management processes are in place, from ideation through to product retirement.
People & Org Leadership
Line-manage Product Managers / Senior PMs and UX Leads. Coach craft mastery, career paths, and a user-centric, data-driven culture across US, UK, Eastern Europe, and India hubs. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
Serve as a liaison to study teams, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory/quality partners; champion voice-of-customer and usability. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
Governance & Compliance
Own validation strategy (CSV, Part 11), privacy impact assessments, and security posture with Quality, Security, and Engineering.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related; MBA / MS preferred. 5+ years’ experience leading staff 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). 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. Required Qualifications (cont.)
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. 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% Benefits & Compensation
Salary Transparency: This is a salaried role that will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Compensation will be initially discussed during the screening period, with actual compensation confirmed in writing at the time of offer. Compensation And Benefits: The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $183,900.00–$275,000.00. 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-rewards Note: This description reflects the job's current requirements and is subject to change at Thermo Fisher Scientific's discretion.
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Join to apply for the
Digital Product Portfolio Head
role at
Thermo Fisher Scientific . 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. This role is responsible for owning the strategy, prioritization, and value realization for an end-to-end digital domain, specifically clinical trial execution, supporting and building new products that span study start to final regulatory delivery. You will lead Product Managers and UX Designers, and partner in a matrix with Engineering, Data Science, and Quality; incubate internal products and solutions, quantify ROI through measurable efficiency gains, and guide readiness for future external monetization. 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. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Roadmap & Vision
Craft a 3-year vision that accelerates trial timelines and differentiates PPD. Translate vision into rolling 12-month roadmaps aligned to corporate OKRs and business objectives. Continuously monitor industry trends, competitor strategies, and technological advancements to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive and innovative.
Business-Case & ROI Development
Build investment dossiers (TAM, cost–benefit, payback, NPV) for new initiatives. Establish value-tracking metrics (cycle-time reduction, FTE hours saved, quality KPIs) and partner with Finance to baseline and report realized gains. Develop comprehensive financial models with partnership from finance and operations to support strategic decisions and present these models to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Product Life-Cycle & Delivery Oversight
Lead discovery, prioritization, backlog refinement, and acceptance criteria. Co-own sprint cadence and release readiness with Engineering Leaders. Ensure robust product lifecycle management processes are in place, from ideation through to product retirement.
People & Org Leadership
Line-manage Product Managers / Senior PMs and UX Leads. Coach craft mastery, career paths, and a user-centric, data-driven culture across US, UK, Eastern Europe, and India hubs. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
Serve as a liaison to study teams, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory/quality partners; champion voice-of-customer and usability. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
Governance & Compliance
Own validation strategy (CSV, Part 11), privacy impact assessments, and security posture with Quality, Security, and Engineering.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related; MBA / MS preferred. 5+ years’ experience leading staff 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). 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. Required Qualifications (cont.)
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. 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% Benefits & Compensation
Salary Transparency: This is a salaried role that will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Compensation will be initially discussed during the screening period, with actual compensation confirmed in writing at the time of offer. Compensation And Benefits: The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $183,900.00–$275,000.00. 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-rewards Note: This description reflects the job's current requirements and is subject to change at Thermo Fisher Scientific's discretion.
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