Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving different analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of over 100,000 colleagues provides an unmatched blend of groundbreaking technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 800 professionals in R&D, production, supply chain, quality, marketing, sales, and administrative support. We hire professionals in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops laboratory automation solutions, clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers and assays, food safety kits, pipettes and other diagnostics and research solutions. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work, and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/finland.

How will you make an impact

Senior Manager responsible for Software Development within the Microbiology Division. This new role that combines leadership all the Microbiology Division’s software R&D into one team. Additionally, the role will have significant strategic influence on a new R&D Program building AI into customer-facing diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will lead the development of software solutions in our clinical and food microbiology product portfolios. You will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities in microbiological data analysis, software development and artificial intelligence.

The role requires leadership of software teams in remote locations and requires working with and influencing the work of colleagues globally in other functions. The role also requires collaborative working with other Thermo Fisher Divisions, external partners, academia and customers.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, development, verification, validation and transfer to manufacture of robust “best in class” software solutions that fulfills the requirements of our customers globally across all the Division’s strategic business focus areasDrive the design and development of solutions against challenging timelines and ambitious specifications, ensuring alignment to quality, timing and budgetProvide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the R&D software team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives, crafting and maintaining a team structure to best meet the needs of the businessLead and develop a robust team across remote locations. Facilitate and mentor team members to be outstanding players. Championing employee engagement is a key responsibility of the roleEstablish industry-leading technical capabilities within the team and leverage these strengths to develop market-leading software products and solutionsCollaborate with cross-company teams to share standard process and use their global network to guide and accelerate product development activityStay up-to-date with the latest advancements in software to proactively impact new offerings to customersProvide technical leadership to new AI-based solution development for microbiological applicationsLead and drive functional/departmental continuous improvement and day to day operational projects

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related fieldProficiency in most common programming languagesExperience with AI frameworks and libraries for image processing and analysisExperienced at leading projects and people within a sophisticated matrix business environment and a new way to problem solvingAn experienced leader with excellent communication skills and dynamic management techniques. They must be results orientated and demonstrate business insightAble to influence key collaborators, inside and outside of R&D and outside of the company to achieve appropriate outcomes for projects and for the company

Benefits

Compensation on various methods from annual bonus scheme to colleague recognition programVariety of occupational health care services and insuranceEpassi leisure benefit / Epassi bike benefitVarious hobby clubs with company sponsorship such as golf club, boating club, sport club etc.Possibility to take part in our charity workCareer development and progression possibilities offered by our global networkOur comprehensive training platform and programs

Please send in your application, including a cover letter, CV and salary request in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 20th of December. Reference: R-01292696. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position - please contact Jani Holopainen, Director, R&D and Operations, jani.holopainen@thermofisher.com or Petra Norrman, Recruiter Nordics, petra.norrman@thermofisher.com.

About us:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., is dedicated to empowering our employees with the necessary resources and opportunities for growth. Join a team of ambitious professionals and play a critical role in advancing the field of microbiology through the successful integration of AI technologies.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.