Thermo Fisher Scientific · 5 days ago
HR Director, Business Partner (Raleigh NC)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in the clinical research industry, dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. They are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic architect and transformation partner, supporting the Clinical Development Services Division and driving organizational effectiveness and cultural change. The role involves collaborating with senior leaders to implement workforce strategies that align with business goals and enhance leadership capabilities.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Architect the future organization — design and implement workforce architecture aligned to evolving digital, data, and innovation operating models, ensuring structural clarity and scalability
Translate business priorities into actionable people, talent, and change strategies that deliver operational excellence, leadership capability, and cultural readiness for transformation
Curate talent and capability pipelines that develop the leadership skills needed for future success; promote a forward-thinking, inclusive talent mindset that attracts, retains, and engages diverse, high-performing talent
Coach and influence senior leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness, build cohesive teams, and embed a culture of accountability, innovation, and agility
Steward culture and change, creating an environment that reflects our 4i values — Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement — and driving engagement and resilience through transformation
Co-lead key transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless workforce transition, strong communication, and alignment across interdependent business areas
Leverage business acumen and data insights to interpret analytics, identify workforce trends, and drive data-informed decisions that improve talent, leadership, and business outcomes
Partner cross-functionally with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) including Talent, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and HR Shared Services — to deliver integrated, enterprise-wide HR programs that enable business success
Lead organizational design and change management solutions, facilitating organizational evolution and effectiveness through capability, structure, and culture alignment
Provide creative, pragmatic solutions to complex global challenges by combining insight, innovation, and collaboration across HR and business stakeholders
Collaborate closely with local HR and global partners to ensure seamless implementation of programs, consistency in execution, and a unified employee experience
Champion organizational adaptability and workforce readiness, anticipating business shifts and designing HR interventions that strengthen resilience and future capability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous HR business partnering experience with senior leadership that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years' experience)
Proven success in implementing organizational optimization and business change programs and initiatives
Experience collaborating with global teams in a fast-paced, heavily matrixed, and diverse environment
Exposure to Process Improvement approaches and ability to implement
Strong consultative style with proven success in coaching and developing leaders to drive organizational performance
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to make data-driven HR decisions
Knowledge of modern HR practices principles and policies. Awareness of emerging HR trends
Strong experience in Microsoft Office, ability to collate data and prepare presentations, professional communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and act with tact and emotional intelligence
Skilled in developing professional relationships with leadership and peers
Ability to travel up to 10-20% of time as needed
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
May require as-needed travel (0-20%)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or UK without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening (US only)
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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