Director, Digital Manufacturing IT at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Maximo), Manufacturing Execution Systems (Rockwell PharmaSuite), serialization (Tracelink), and shop floor integrations
  • Strong leadership experience in developing and implementing IT strategies for digital manufacturing in a CDMO environment
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ISO) and compliance requirements for manufacturing IT systems, including validation, electronic batch records, audit trails, and data integrity
  • Proficiency in integrating manufacturing IT systems with enterprise platforms (ERP, PLM, QMS)
  • Ability to drive digital transformation, predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and data-driven operational improvements
  • Experience in team building, mentoring, and leading IT/automation professionals
  • Skills in collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to align IT initiatives with business goals

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive IT Digital manufacturing strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives, focusing on improving value from CMMS, MES (including serialization), and shop floor integration
  • Collaborate with leadership and multi-functional teams to prioritize digital projects and ensure alignment with business goals
  • Lead selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of CMMS, MES, and serialization solutions
  • Lead integration of shop floor equipment and systems for seamless real-time data exchange and process automation
  • Ensure robust connectivity between manufacturing IT systems and enterprise platforms (ERP, PLM, QMS) for end-to-end data visibility
  • Champion predictive maintenance, real-time equipment monitoring, and automated work order management through CMMS-MES solutions
  • Optimize asset utilization, minimize downtime, and extend equipment life using data-driven insights
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardization of manufacturing IT processes, supporting lean and agile practices
  • Ensure all digital manufacturing systems meet regulatory standards and support audit readiness
  • Lead validation, documentation, and audit readiness for IT systems supporting manufacturing operations
  • Build, mentor, and lead a team of IT and automation professionals, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
  • Serve as the primary point of engagement with partners

Skills

CMMS
Digital Manufacturing
IT Strategy
System Integration
Manufacturing Systems
Continuous Improvement

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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