Director IT – Financial Transformation

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🌲 Oregon – Remote

🌲 Oregon – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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10,000+ employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with a stated mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company provides a broad portfolio of laboratory instruments, analytical technologies, diagnostics, consumables, software and services that support life‑sciences research, analytical testing, clinical diagnostics and the development and manufacture of therapies. Its operations and offerings (as described on its site and in its news) include advanced imaging and electron microscopes, chromatography and mass‑spectrometry systems, genetic and clinical testing, lab automation and AI tools, bioprocessing and contract development/manufacturing services (brands cited include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Gibco, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD). Thermo Fisher reports annual revenue over $45 billion and emphasizes corporate social responsibility, environmental and community programs alongside its scientific products and services.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the multi-year technology roadmap supporting the Finance organization within the Clinical Trials Division • Align IT investments with Finance priorities including digital transformation, compliance, operational efficiency, and scalability • Serve as trusted technology advisor to Finance executives, process owners, and regional finance leaders • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including AI, automation, analytics, and cloud-based finance solutions • Own systems and platforms supporting Finance operations, including SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Cloud ERP • Drive ERP modernization, optimization, continuous improvement, upgrades, releases, migrations, and transformation programs • Establish governance for ERP configuration and enhancements • Standardize finance business processes across regions and business units • Define global process templates, eliminate unnecessary customization, and promote common operating models • Lead global finance transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation • Oversee cross-functional programs involving Finance, IT, Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and external partners • Manage project portfolios, budgets, risks, and executive communications • Drive organizational change management and user adoption across global teams • Manage the global Finance application ecosystem, including ERP, consolidation, FP&A, accounts payable automation, treasury, tax, revenue recognition, expense management, reporting, data integration, and analytics • Ensure systems support SOX, internal controls, audit, regulatory requirements, and segregation of duties • Lead steering committees and governance forums • Develop talent and succession plans and foster accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement • Manage strategic vendor relationships and outsourced service providers

🎯 Requirements

• Associate's degree required • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of a BA degree • 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience • 7+ years supporting enterprise Finance organizations • 5+ years leading global ERP implementations or support organizations • Experience leading and working with geographically distributed teams • Understanding of clinical trial or life sciences industry financial operations • Knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP, or other enterprise systems preferred • Experience with finance transformation initiatives within clinical trials or life sciences environments preferred • Experience with shared services organizations supporting global operations preferred • Experience with global process ownership models preferred • Experience with system or cloud migrations preferred • Experience with mergers and acquisitions integration in the life sciences sector preferred • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry experience preferred • Familiarity with clinical trial financial management and passthrough cost models preferred • Strong knowledge of ERP Finance modules, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Consolidation, Financial Planning & Analysis, Master Data Management, integration platforms, and financial systems supporting clinical trial operations • Strategic thinking, executive communication, business acumen, financial management, organizational leadership, influence without authority, change leadership, talent development, customer focus, results orientation, cross-functional collaboration, global mindset, and understanding of clinical research business models

🏖️ Benefits

• Global teams receive resources to achieve individual career goals • Meaningful work making a positive global impact • Opportunities to develop solutions addressing global health, environmental, food safety, and cancer challenges

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