Director, Supply Chain IT

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Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Location : India

Department :

Information Technology / Supply Chain Systems

Reports To : IT CoE Sr. Director

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are speeding up life sciences research, solving complex analytical issues, improving efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to assist them.

Thermo Fisher’s 4i Values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement make up our culture and guide our employees’ interactions – with our customers, suppliers, and partners, and with each other. These four values are the very foundation of our culture and are fundamental to our continued growth.

Our distributed team offers an unmatched mix of brand new technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services across our premier brands like Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Thermo Fisher Scientific India is certified by GPTW for building a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™ that strengthens our position as one of the world's most admired companies and takes us a step closer to achieving our 2030 Vision. Amidst the evolving economic environment, this certification for the consecutive 6th year is truly a reflection of our commitment to providing equal opportunity, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture that empowers our colleagues to make meaningful contributions and build rewarding careers.

Position Summary :

The Director of Supply Chain IT leads the strategic direction, governance, and execution of

technology initiatives supporting end-to-end supply chain operations within a global

pharmaceutical CDMO. This role ensures robust, compliant, and data-driven systems enable

efficient planning, sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution processes across

GxP environments. The Director will partner with multi-functional collaborators to drive

digital transformation and digital strategy, lead complex multi-site SAP S / 4HANA and SCM

system integrations, and ensure continuity and visibility across internal and external supply

networks. Responsibilities include leading the IT roadmap for supply chain functions,

system architecture, compliance, and performance monitoring, while promoting continuous

improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development

• Lead the creation and execution of a global IT strategy for supply chain systems aligned

with business growth, regulatory needs, and customer expectations.

and cloud enablement.

TMS, planning (APS), MRP, EDI, and supplier collaboration systems.

ensure consistency, accuracy, and audit ability.

GAMP 5, and Annex 11.

GxP Compliance & Validation Oversight

chain systems.

policies for regulated systems.

import / export compliance.

Multi-functional & External Collaboration

and supply chain visibility.

Project & Program Management

and critical metrics are met.

high-impact outcomes.

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

order cycle time.- Implement real-time dashboards and data analytics for proactive decision-making and

root cause analysis.

improve customer service levels.

optimization tools.

Leadership & Team Development

managers.

delivery.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Management; advanced degree preferred.

systems within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environment.

in regulated GxP environments.

Skills & Knowledge

principles.

Preferred Qualifications :

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