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Director PPI Business system

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Uppsala Heltid
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Director, Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System
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Location: Uppsala, Sweden \| ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD)

Lead Transformation. Shape Strategy. Drive Global Impact.
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Within our ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD), we're transforming the future of diagnostics through innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement. To help accelerate this journey, we're seeking an exceptional Director, Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to join our global leadership team based in Uppsala, Sweden.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll partner with executive leaders to shape strategy, build organizational capability and embed a culture of continuous improvement across a complex global business.

The Opportunity
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As Director, PPI Business System, you'll play a pivotal role in helping IDD achieve its strategic ambitions by driving enterprise\-wide transformation initiatives and strengthening our world\-class PPI Business System.

You'll work across manufacturing, commercial, R\&D, supply chain and functional teams, coaching senior leaders, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring that operational excellence becomes part of how we work every day.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, developing leaders, and creating lasting organizational change.

What You'll Do
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  • Lead the deployment and continuous evolution of the Thermo Fisher PPI Business System across IDD.

  • Partner with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into measurable execution through Strategy Deployment (STRAP).

  • Drive cross\-functional transformation initiatives that improve customer experience, quality, productivity and business performance.

  • Coach executives and leadership teams in Lean leadership, Daily Management Systems, Gemba, Leader Standard Work and structured problem solving.

  • Develop organizational capability by mentoring teams and building continuous improvement expertise at every level.

  • Strengthen KPI management, governance, Root Cause Corrective Management (RCCM) and operational discipline across the business.

  • Champion a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement that supports sustainable growth.
Who We're Looking For
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We're looking for an influential leader who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands\-on approach to business transformation.

You'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business.

  • 10\+ years leading Lean, Operational Excellence or Business System transformation within complex global organizations.

  • Demonstrated success implementing business systems inspired by Lean or the Toyota Production System.

  • Expertise in Strategy Deployment, Daily Management, Visual Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Management and structured problem solving.

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.

  • Strong programme management and executive coaching experience.

  • Outstanding communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

  • Proven ability to lead change across matrix organisations without direct authority.
An MBA, MSc or other advanced degree would be advantageous.

Why Join IDD?
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This is an opportunity to join one of Thermo Fisher Scientific's most innovative divisions and influence the way thousands of colleagues work across the globe.

You'll work alongside experienced leaders, tackle meaningful business challenges and help create operational excellence that ultimately improves patient care worldwide.

If you're passionate about transforming organisations, developing leaders and delivering measurable business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help us take science a step beyond.

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