IT Director, IT Financial Management & Investment Governance

IT Director, IT Financial Management & Investment Governance

This role is accountable for end-to-end governance, transparency, and accuracy of IT financials across CRG IT. As an IT leadership position, it's accountable for financial discipline as a core enabler of effective technology strategy, delivery, and operations, including ownership of Run-the-Engine (RTE) operating spend and IT investment funding. The role also covers the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes that support these areas.

The IT Director will establish enterprise-aligned financial standards, operating models, and reporting for CRG IT, collaborating closely with divisional IT leaders, IT cost center owners, Corporate Finance, and IT Center partners. This position leads a dedicated IT financial management team responsible for both execution and governance.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Role Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an IT Director, IT Financial Management & Investment Governance and contribute to advancing technological innovation across clinical research operations. You will lead systems development and IT operations, providing strategic direction for functional areas. Working with our PPD® Laboratory Services team, you'll ensure the delivery of effective IT solutions that support scientific innovations and improve patient health outcomes globally.

In this role, you'll direct cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee departmental budgets while ensuring IT priorities align with business objectives. You'll serve as a key advisor to business functions on technology capabilities, regulatory compliance, and future technology trends. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining high service standards, coordinating IT participation in audits, and developing both your team and technical solutions that advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in IT Operations or Systems Development
• Preferred Fields of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of technical staff management experience
• 5+ years of project management or leadership experience
• 3+ years experience as IT business liaison working with senior management
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Proven ability to direct through multiple management levels
• Experience managing departmental budgets and vendor relationships
• Expertise in coordinating regulatory and sponsor audits
• Strong understanding of IT compliance and regulatory requirements
• Excellence in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities
• Client-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of PPD systems (preferred)

Key skills/competency

• IT Financial Management
• Investment Governance
• Budget Management
• Strategic Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Vendor Management
• Team Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• IT Operations
• Audit Coordination