Director Advanced External Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Singapore
On-site
Contract manufacturing partnerships
Cost reduction strategy
Operational excellence
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Advanced External Manufacturing to enhance cost efficiency and operational performance through strategic partnerships with Contract Manufacturers in Asia. The role requires significant experience in supply chain and engineering, with a focus on innovation and operational excellence

Job Summary

  • The Director of Contract Manufacturing Engineering – Asia plays a critical role in driving Thermo Fisher’s cost-out strategy through Contract Manufacturing partnerships across a global network.
  • This role works closely with R&D, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to ensure that Contract Manufacturers deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency, quality, scalability, and operational performance.
  • The position focuses on building strong, value-driven partnerships and advancing innovation, automation, and Operational Excellence across the external manufacturing network.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Advanced External Manufacturing to enhance cost efficiency and operational performance through strategic partnerships with Contract Manufacturers in Asia. The role requires significant experience in supply chain and engineering, with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contract Manufacturing partnerships
  • cost reduction strategy
  • Operational Excellence
  • global network management
  • cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • innovation and automation
  • value-driven partnerships
  • entrepreneurial mindset

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in Contract Manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, or operations strategy
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Proven experience in Operational Excellence (Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Proven experience leading high-performing teams
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%

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