Sr. IT Manager - Supply Chain

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Manager, IT – Supply Chain Applications leads the strategy, implementation, and ongoing optimization of technology solutions that support end-to-end supply chain operations within a regulated life sciences environment. This role is accountable for ensuring that all systems (including ERP, Microsoft-based custom applications, and warehouse automation platforms) are GxP-compliant and aligned with corporate security and regulatory standards.

This leader will oversee a diverse global team and a technology portfolio supporting manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics functions, driving operational excellence through digital transformation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Work closely with the business develop and execute the IT roadmap for supply chain systems in alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT leadership to ensure technology solutions meet both operational needs and compliance standards.
• Partner with global process owners to define system strategy and standardization across ERP, WMS, and automation systems.
• Champion innovation in warehouse and manufacturing automation, including robotics and data analytics, while maintaining strict adherence to validation and documentation controls.

ERP & Microsoft Application Portfolio Management

• Lead implementation, enhancement, and lifecycle management of ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) supporting supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Oversee design and delivery of Microsoft-based applications using Azure, Power Platform and .NET technologies to extend supply chain system’s capabilities.
• Manage a structured application backlog, ensuring prioritization based on business value, regulatory impact, and resource availability.
• Establish a product-oriented delivery model aligned with Agile or hybrid methodologies suitable for regulated environments.
• Working with in-house custom built applications and their migration to off the shelf, industry standard applications
• Consolidation of application portfolio, driving simplification, operational efficiencies, and overall cost reduction Warehouse & Automation Technologies

• Direct selection, deployment, and integration of different technologies that align to the supply chain functions needs and business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging automation and data analytics to enhance accuracy, compliance, and throughput.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and quality to maintain validated states and audit readiness for automated systems.

GxP Compliance & Computer System Validation (CSV)

• Ensure all supply chain applications and infrastructure are implemented and maintained in compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and company quality system requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance by embedding quality-by-design principles into project planning and execution.

Governance, Backlog, and Performance Management

• Own the supply chain IT governance process for prioritization, backlog management, and change control to balance compliance, innovation, and delivery speed.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Lead a global team of IT professionals and business analysts fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Manage external partners and system integrators, ensuring compliance with company standards and quality requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience in life sciences industry with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record managing ERP implementations and enhancements in regulated environments.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform, .NET) in GxP-compliant contexts.