Associate Director, Strategic Business Solutions - Real World Data | Associate Director, Strategic Business Solutions - Real World Data

Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH

Deutschland
Published Nov 17, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Strategic Business Operations, is a pivotal role within the Real-World Data & Scientific Solutions (RWD&SS) unit, focusing on ensuring the seamless execution and sustained excellence of complex, high-impact initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading end-to-end project management, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and maintaining alignment with client expectations and internal quality standards. The role involves meticulous financial stewardship, including budgeting and variance analysis, and serving as a senior project reference point to uphold quality across the portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in project delivery within life sciences or a CRO environment, and demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional global projects. This position is attractive as it operates at the intersection of strategic project management and operational innovation within a successful, growing global organization, contributing directly to long-term business objectives and client satisfaction.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related discipline; advanced degrees are advantageous. Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, AgilePM) highly desirable.

Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in project delivery
  • Professional experience within a consulting, CRO, or life sciences environment
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading complex, cross-functional projects with global teams in a highly matrixed organization
  • Consistent record of managing project financials

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 10% of the time. Must maintain a billable target of 65%.