Corporate Development Manager Jobs in Maryland

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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:

As a Manager, PPI Business System at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will implement transformational change through our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System. In this impactful role, you'll work closely with business leadership to establish and develop continuous improvement practices that enable profitable growth, enhance customer experience, and increase employee engagement. You will support the implementation of lean methodologies and guide teams across functions to achieve significant performance results.

You will lead strategy deployment, facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives, and build organizational capability in PPI tools and methodologies. Through mentoring and training, you'll help develop a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving excellence. Your expertise in lean principles will help optimize processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable business impact across customer, financial, people, and quality metrics.

This role offers the opportunity to implement meaningful change at an organization dedicated to serving science, working collaboratively with teams to make significant contributions to helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Additional certifications in PPI, project management or continuous improvement methodologies beneficial
• Demonstrated expertise in lean tools
• Strategy Deployment and Value Stream Mapping
• Tiered Daily Management Systems
• Gemba Walks and Leader Standard Work
• Kaizen Events and Problem-Solving Methods
• Visual Management and 5S
• Strong influencing and change management skills with ability to engage across the organization
• Excellent project management capabilities and track record of delivering measurable results
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring teams
• Experience with financial analysis and benefits tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and continuous improvement software
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma, medical device) preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/quality systems beneficial
• Ability to work independently and lead through influence
• Other duties will be assigned

Education:

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience implementing continuous improvement/lean methodologies in a matrix organization
• Preferred Fields of Study: engineering, science, operations, business or related field

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $103,100.00–$154,700.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards