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?

One of our team members has retired and therefore we are now looking for a new Technical Product Owner to join us in Vantaa.

Joining an international team comprising 5 professionals, you will play a key role in shaping operational processes. To excel in this position, a strong foundation in software development is essential, along with the ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of individuals.

We are looking for someone who can translate needs into requirements, clear backlogs, and guide a team in an Agile manner. The role does not involve supervisory responsibility, but it does involve a certain amount of team leadership responsibility. Previous involvement with clinical products or functioning within a regulated setting is deemed favorable.

What will you do?

• Management of Development Backlog: Control and prioritize the software development backlog. Construct, polish, and prioritize user stories and requirements, steering the team towards the most valuable features. Preserve clear and structured product requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborator Communication: Act as the main connection between collaborators and the development team. Engage with users, product managers, and other interested parties to collect feedback and lead expectations on feature delivery and timelines.
• Requirements Collection & Clarification: Translate broad concepts into concrete specifications. Collaborate closely with collaborators to dissect requirements into specific user stories and technical tasks. Establish a common understanding of project needs among team members.
• Sprint Planning and Agile Leadership: Lead Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Clarify backlog items, set priorities, and ensure delivered increments meet acceptance criteria.
• Technical Collaboration: Employ your technical knowledge to influence decision-making and promote effective communication with developers. Explore technical remedies to secure harmony with product specifications and vision.
• Release Planning & Delivery: Plan product releases and ensure timely software updates. Coordinate release timelines and content, balancing new features with bug fixes and technical debt.
• Quality and Compliance: Collaborate with quality assurance and regulatory teams to ensure software compliance with relevant standards. Navigate compliance in a regulated environment, focusing on design controls and validation.

What will you need?

• Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Product Ownership: 5+ years of experience in a similar role with a consistent record in backlog management, requirement definition, and agile delivery.
• Technical Background: Proficiency in software development or engineering with experience in C#/.NET, WPF, and SQL Server.
• Tool Familiarity: Familiarity with Visual Studio, GitHub, and Azure DevOps for tracking progress and collaborating with the team.
• Agile/Scrum Proficiency: Deep understanding of Agile Scrum methodologies and experience leading Scrum rituals.
• Communication & Leadership Skills: Demonstrates excellent communication, presentation, and social skills. Shown ability to align diverse collaborator groups around a common product vision.
• Proficient communication skills in English - Finnish is considered advantageous.

Is seen as a benefit:

• Domain Knowledge: Experience in clinical microbiology, diagnostics, or healthcare software.
• Regulated Environment Experience: Knowledge of developing software in regulated industries and understanding compliance frameworks.
• Certified/Advanced Training: Relevant certifications in Scrum or .NET development.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in a constantly evolving domain.

In addition to the exciting and versatile job, we offer:

• Compensation through various methods from annual bonus scheme to colleague recognition program
• Variety of occupational health care services and insurance
• Possibility to work remote with agile and mobile working methods
• Epassi leisure benefit / Epassi bike benefit
• Various hobby clubs with company sponsorship such as golf club, boating club, sport club etc.
• Possibility to take part in our charity work
• Career development and progression possibilities offered by our global network
• Our comprehensive training platform and programs.

Application:

Apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ before 8.2.2026.

Send in your cover letter and CV (including salary request) in English.

The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. The selected candidate will go through health check which includes a drug test. 

About us: 

In this role, you have a distinct opportunity to lead the development of software that directly influences patient care and tackles critical global health challenges.

Join a purposeful team devoted to delivering accurate, reliable, and consistent solutions. If you excel in a collaborative, purposeful environment and are eager to drive innovation in healthcare, we invite you to apply!