Sr. Director, HR – Lead. Influence. Make an Impact.

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Waltham, MA

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Senior Director of Human Resources reporting to Finance and Corporate Strategy leadership at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This strategic HR role involves translating business priorities into talent, organizational, and workforce strategies while providing advisory support on organizational design, succession planning, transformation initiatives, and leadership development across a global, matrixed enterprise.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree plus 10 years progressive HR leadership in global, complex organizations
Direct experience partnering with revenue-driving leaders on transformative business initiatives
Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and understanding of margin and productivity drivers
Executive presence, composure under pressure, and ability to influence across boundaries
Structured thinking that synthesizes complexity into actionable strategies
Ability to challenge respectfully while building trust with senior stakeholders
Resilience and effectiveness in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

What you'll be doing

Serve as trusted strategic HR advisor to Finance and Corporate Strategy leaders on talent and organizational strategy
Lead talent assessment, succession planning, and leadership development for critical roles across the enterprise
Advise on organizational structure, design, and effectiveness to improve execution and productivity
Guide the people and organizational aspects of transformation, restructuring, and workforce strategy initiatives
Partner across HR functions to deliver integrated talent, culture, and organizational solutions

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