Senior Lead, Business Performance & Continuous Improvement

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Waltham, MA

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Senior Lead role at Thermo Fisher Scientific driving business performance and continuous improvement across commercial, marketing, product, and R&D functions. Applies structured problem-solving methodologies to identify improvement opportunities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and accelerate organizational effectiveness in a matrixed environment.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
8+ years experience in continuous improvement, business transformation, operations, or consulting
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in complex matrix organizations
Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities
Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies to business challenges
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
PPI, Lean, Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training preferred

What you'll be doing

Partner with business leaders to identify improvement opportunities and translate challenges into actionable plans
Lead Practical Process Improvement initiatives using 8-Step Problem Solving, Kaizen, and A3 Thinking methodologies
Facilitate cross-functional workshops for root cause analysis, problem definition, and sustainable solution implementation
Support strategic initiatives and organizational transformation efforts with structured improvement and change management approaches
Coach teams on continuous improvement principles and promote culture of process excellence

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