Sr Program Manager, Comparator Strategy and innovation

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary

Comparator Services is a strategic capability within the Clinical Supply Chain division, delivering innovative comparator sourcing solutions to global Biopharma customers.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Business Leadership

• Lead the strategic management of high-value Biopharma customer portfolios while supporting sustainable business growth.
• Develop long-term comparator sourcing strategies aligned with customer objectives and business priorities.
• Identify market opportunities, sourcing trends and competitive differentiators.
• Represent Comparator Services in Executive Business Reviews and strategic customer engagements.

Innovation & Product Strategy

• Drive the Comparator Services innovation roadmap.
• Serve as Product Champion by identifying complementary sourcing solutions and supporting commercialization.
• Develop business cases for new sourcing capabilities, strategic supplier partnerships and digital solutions.
• Lead pilot programs and coordinate deployment of innovative sourcing models.

AI & Digital Transformation

• Develop AI-enabled sourcing strategies using internal data, predictive analytics and market intelligence.
• Partner with Digital and Analytics teams to implement AI use cases and automation opportunities.
• Define and monitor KPIs measuring sourcing performance, innovation adoption and business impact.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives across Commercial, Comparator Sourcing, Product Management, Procurement, Digital and Supply Chain.
• Influence strategic decisions through collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.

Customer Innovation Leadership

• Lead innovation workshops with Biopharma customers.
• Promote reverse distribution, local sourcing and sustainable sourcing models.
• Act as a trusted advisor on sourcing strategy and supply chain resilience.

Market & Thought Leadership

• Monitor industry trends and competitive intelligence.
• Represent Thermo Fisher at conferences and customer forums.
• Partner with Commercial leadership to position Comparator Services as an innovation leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or clinical supply chain industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of comparator sourcing and clinical supply chains.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformation or AI-enabled initiatives.
• Product/Program Management or Product Champion experience.
• Experience developing business cases and commercializing new service offerings.
• Executive customer relationship management experience.