Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Location: Brno, Czech Republic (preferred) or Eindhoven, Netherlands
Travel: Up to 35% international travel
Relocation & Visa Support: Available for candidates relocating to Brno
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Materials & Structural Analysis Division (MSD) is a global leader in electron microscopy, spectroscopy, software, and advanced analytical technologies. Our solutions enable breakthroughs in semiconductor manufacturing, structural biology, advanced materials, and other cutting-edge scientific fields.
We are seeking a Senior Director, Information Technology to join our divisional leadership team and drive technology-enabled business transformation across a complex, global organization. This is a highly visible executive role where you will shape the digital future of a business that designs, manufactures, and supports some of the world’s most sophisticated scientific instruments.
As a strategic business leader, you will align IT strategy with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, service, commercial, and R&D priorities to accelerate growth, improve productivity, strengthen margins, and enhance customer experience.
You will lead a global IT organization, modernize enterprise platforms, simplify complex processes and architectures, and build the data and digital foundations required to scale a high-growth, technology-driven business.
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Partner with divisional leadership to define and execute a multi-year IT strategy and roadmap.
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Lead global IT teams supporting manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, service, and commercial functions.
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Simplify fragmented systems, processes, and data into scalable, business-focused platforms.
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Drive modernization of ERP, CRM, manufacturing, service, analytics, and digital workplace capabilities.
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Enable operational excellence across planning, procurement, production, service, and customer-facing workflows.
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Advance data, automation, and AI capabilities that deliver measurable business outcomes.
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Oversee portfolio management, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, vendor management, and talent development.
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Extensive senior IT leadership experience within the semiconductor industry (essential).
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Proven success using technology to drive business growth, productivity, profitability, and customer value.
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Strong track record leading enterprise transformation and platform modernization in complex global organizations.
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Experience across manufacturing, supply chain, ERP, data & analytics, automation, and digital technologies.
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders across operations, engineering, commercial, and service functions.
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Experience leading global teams and large-scale change across multiple regions and cultures.
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Knowledge of advanced manufacturing or high-value capital equipment environments.
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Practical experience implementing automation and AI solutions at enterprise scale.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and talent-development capabilities.
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MBA or equivalent business leadership experience preferred.
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Fluent English (written and spoken).
This is a rare opportunity to combine executive leadership, digital transformation, and world-class technology within one of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s most advanced businesses. You'll work alongside exceptional leaders, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and help accelerate scientific innovation around the world.
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Competitive salary and annual bonus
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Relocation and visa sponsorship support (Brno-based hires)
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Outstanding career development opportunities
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A culture built on Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
If you're ready to lead technology transformation at global scale and make a meaningful impact on science and industry, we’d love to hear from you.
