Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Sr Manager, Chemistry

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to making a significant difference in the world. As a leader in the Life Sciences sector, we partner with world-leading pharmaceutical, biotech companies, and academic/hospital clinical centers, providing essential technologies and tools for biomarker discovery and in vitro diagnostics. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced R&D Senior Manager to join our Particle Technology R&D team in Norway.

Position Summary

As an R&D Senior Manager, Chemistry, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and in identifying novel approaches to driving development and execution of new ideas. As part of the Norway R&D Leadership Team, you will be leading and inspiring a team of 11-12 scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth mindsets, and trust.

• Drive strategic cross-divisional/group projects and initiatives
• Develop and implement projects aimed at creating innovative products focusing on innovation and execution
• Lead our technical and patent landscape expansion
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of scientists, aligning their work with department direction and business priorities
• Drive the development and implementation of effective working processes, negating any barriers to execution
• Strategically prioritise and plan projects, including project timelines, budget, technology and risk mitigation
• Encourage creative problem-solving and exploration of new technologies within the team
• Develop and cultivate interaction with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• PhD + 4 years' experience, with a consistent track record of an academic career within Chemistry; preferably polymer/particle technology and/or synthetic organic chemistry
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on people management, goal setting, and building successful teams
• Previous experience from relevant industries is preferred
• Experience from Life Sciences workflows and applications is an advantage (e.g proteomic, genomics, synthetic biology etc)
• Prior team management experience is advantageous for this role.

• Individuals with a strong scientific background within Chemistry, and a passion for conducting scientific research
• Goal-oriented people leaders who can successfully coordinate and focus the work of the team towards department and company goals
• Network builders who can cultivate connections with other teams and divisions, facilitating cross-functional collaboration
• Skilled communicators who can interpret and convey information to a varied audience, including Senior Management and their teams
• Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to re-prioritize tasks according to business needs
• Structured and accountable individuals able to take ownership of tasks until completion
• Talent developers who prioritize the growth and development of their team members through mentoring and constructive feedback

• Excellent development opportunities in a strong, growing company!
• A skilled, engaged and committed team
• A strong Management Team plus great peer networking opportunities
• A range of employee benefits such as modern facilities, holiday cabins, health insurance, and canteen
• Annual bonus and competitive salary