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Job Description

Location: 

India 

Department: 

IT CoE 

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 sophisticated 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 and are fundamental to our continued growth. We are an equal opportunity employer. Are you thrilled to join us and build a career with us? 

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 exciting careers! 

Position Summary: 

The Director of Lab Informatics takes on the responsibility of designing, building and implementing a detailed informatics strategy to support laboratory operations in various functional areas like analytical development, quality control (QC), and manufacturing science and technology (MSAT). The role will drive innovation and digital transformation by integrating advanced informatics platforms that enhance data integrity, increase operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. The incumbent will act as the main connection between laboratory collaborators, IT, QA, and regulatory affairs to provide strong, scalable, and compliant digital solutions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership & Planning 

· Develop, plan and lead the execution of a multi-year lab informatics roadmap aligned with corporate digital transformation goals of the group. 

· Conduct market research and internal needs assessments to identify technology gaps and opportunities for automation and integration. 

· Offer guidance and strategic direction for incorporating cloud-based and advanced technologies. 

· Influence senior leadership decisions by providing insights into informatics trends and capabilities that would fuel the growth of business 

Project Oversight & System Ownership 

· Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of key lab systems including ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), CDS (Chromatography Data System), and SDMS (Scientific Data Management System). 

· Drive cross-functional project teams through software selection, system design, implementation, validation, and deployment. 

· Retain ownership of system governance, organizational change, and version control processes. 

· Ensure timely resolution of system issues and continuous improvement through user feedback and performance metrics. 

Operations & Compliance 

· Ensure informatics systems follow global regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5). 

· Collaborate with QA and Compliance teams to perform risk assessments and periodic reviews of computerized systems. 

· Lead preparation and support during regulatory inspections and internal audits. 

· Establish robust procedures for electronic data management, archival, and retrieval. 

Team Leadership 

· Recruit, develop, and handle a multidisciplinary team of informatics professionals, system administrators, and project managers. 

· Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. 

· Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to support professional growth and knowledge sharing as appropriate. 

Cross-functional Collaboration 

· Enable primary interface between scientific end-users, IT infrastructure teams, software vendors, and senior management as applicable. 

· Translate sophisticated scientific and operational requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans. 

· Drive user adoption and organizational change initiatives through effective communication and training programs. 

Qualifications: 

Education & Experience 

· Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field is a must and advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) would be preferred. 

· Minimum of 10 years of multidimensional experience in lab informatics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environment. 

· Proven track record in leading successful implementations of laboratory software systems in GxP-regulated environments. 

Skills & Knowledge 

· Deep understanding and knowledge of laboratory workflows, sample lifecycle management, and analytical instrumentation. 

· Expertise in system validation, data integrity principles, and GxP compliance. 

· Strong project management skills with experience using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. 

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization 

Preferred Qualifications: 

· Experience managing lab informatics systems across multiple global manufacturing or R&D sites. 

· Familiarity with integration of lab systems with enterprise platforms such as ERP (SAP), MES, and QMS. 

· Understanding of emerging technologies including AI/ML, NLP, and data visualization tools. 

· Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or systems validation (e.g., GAMP) are a plus. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.