Posted:
6/3/2026, 11:51:24 AM
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
People & HR
Workplace Type:
Remote
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Purpose:
Leads the division's capability development and the SBS Training & Development innovation agenda. Serves as a strategic connector between business priorities, workforce capability needs, learning strategy, operational excellence, and emerging innovation opportunities. Leads the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of capability frameworks, divisional workforce development programs, and innovative learning solutions that strengthen organizational capability, support workforce transformation, and prepare the business and T&D organization for future skill requirements.
Responsibilities:
Develops and executes a comprehensive capability development strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce transformation initiatives, and future skill requirements.
Leads the design, implementation, and governance of CDSD Develops capability framework, functional competency models, and assessment approaches that strengthen organizational capability and performance.
Partners with business leaders, HR, and functional stakeholders to identify capability gaps, define development priorities, and implement scalable learning and development solutions.
Establishes measurement frameworks and success metrics to assess capability growth, learner engagement, business impact, and overall effectiveness of development initiatives.
Leverages data, stakeholder feedback, and business insights to continuously improve capability programs and ensure alignment with evolving organizational needs.
Identifies, evaluates, and partners with Digital, Technology, and cross-functional teams to advance innovation opportunities, automation, and modernization efforts across Training & Development.
Assesses and evolves the learning technology ecosystem to support scalable capability development, digital learning experiences, and future-ready workforce solutions.
Leads experimentation and pilot initiatives involving emerging learning technologies, AI-enabled tools, and innovative approaches to improve learner outcomes and operational efficiency.
Sponsors and scales innovation initiatives by establishing adoption strategies, measuring effectiveness, and ensuring alignment to business objectives and organizational priorities.
Leads change management activities associated with new technologies, learning practices, and operating models to drive adoption and sustainable business impact.
Acts as a strategic advisor to senior leaders by communicating capability and innovation strategies, progress, risks, and measurable outcomes.
Leads in a global cross-functional and matrix environment, effectively influencing desired change through collaboration.
Directs team and work streams by overseeing work assignments, resource planning and accountability.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years).
Strong Leadership skills
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with proven ability to engage and influence up to executive level
Excellent leadership abilities and skills to include leading organizational change and project management
Results-oriented and credible leadership style with a proven ability to mobilize, inspire productivity, and lead in a multi-disciplinary team setting with a strong emphasis on collaboration across functional groups
Advanced knowledge of capability development methodologies, competency frameworks, workforce planning, and talent development practices.
Strong understanding of learning technologies, digital learning ecosystems, automation solutions, and AI-enabled learning tools.
Ability to foster innovation, encourage experimentation, and lead adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
Experience working in a highly complex organization within a matrixed structure, leveraging influence within a complex network of stakeholders
Proven ability to maintain client-focused, solutions-oriented approach to achieve mutually beneficial business results
Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/
Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2006
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine