Director, Strategic Initiatives Product Cost Innovation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Eindhoven, Netherlands
Competitive remuneration; annual incentive plan bo...
Fully office-based
Lead large-scale cost-out programs
Value engineering expertise required
Manage cross-functional teams in matrix
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for Product Cost Innovation to lead transformative cost-out programs and efficiency improvement initiatives. This fully office-based role, located in Eindhoven or Brno, requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, along with a deep understanding of operations strategy and value engineering

Job Summary

  • This role guides transformative initiatives that shape the organization's future while enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
  • The position requires leading end-to-end processes and managing critical projects to enhance operational excellence across multiple divisions.
  • Candidates will receive competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme, and outstanding career development prospects within a forward-thinking culture.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for Product Cost Innovation to lead transformative cost-out programs and efficiency improvement initiatives. This fully office-based role, located in Eindhoven or Brno, requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, along with a deep understanding of operations strategy and value engineering.

Salary

Competitive remuneration; Annual incentive plan bonus scheme; Range of employee benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead large-scale cost-out programs
  • Value engineering expertise required
  • Manage cross-functional teams in matrix
  • Manufacturing and supply chain knowledge
  • Steering committee facilitation experience

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-focused mindset with proactive approach
  • Ability to translate complex concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience building project dashboards and KPIs
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills

Key Requirements

  • Advanced Degree plus several years of experience
  • Bachelor's Degree plus multiple years of experience
  • Engineering or related field of study
  • Proven success in cost-out initiatives
  • Up to 50% international travel required

Work Rights

Not specified

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