Director, Sustainability Customer Solutions

What will you do?

In collaboration with the sustainability leadership team, develop and maintain 5-year strategic planning, developing associated business cases, budgets, and resource plans to drive Thermo Fisher's sustainability agenda

Lead, develop, and support a global team of sustainability practitioners to drive enterprise-wide programs related to climate, nature, and our Greener by Design programs

Partner with businesses to bring subject matter expertise on sustainability-related commercial strategy, and with the Chief Science Office on design for sustainability programming

Serve as the enterprise relationship lead for sustainability with key customers, acting as the primary point of contact within executive governance structures to align sustainability priorities, support contract negotiation, drive engagement, and strengthen long-term partnerships

Develop and lead strategic, innovative sustainability partnerships that create mutual value, advance customer sustainability goals, and position Thermo Fisher as a trusted partner in delivering measurable environmental impact

Identify opportunities and serve as Thermo Fisher's representative in industry and practitioner consortia, advancing the company's leadership and influence on environmental sustainability topics

Lead environmental data governance, assurance, and reporting for voluntary disclosures and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, CSRD, ISSB, UK SRS, UK Carbon Reduction Plan, and SB 251), aligning reporting with evolving accounting standards and sustainability frameworks

Oversee external environmental sustainability content, including the Greener by Design platform, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate sustainability objectives

Partner across corporate functions to advance sustainability priorities related to climate risk, materiality, and climate transition planning

How will you get here?

Education BS in Engineering or Sustainability. MBA, engineering management, or equivalent masters degree is strongly preferred

Experience 15+ years of total work experience; at least 5 at a leadership level

Ability to think and pivot between strategic and tactical actions; persistent attention to detail, and ability to lead and flourish through ambiguity

Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in interacting smoothly with customers, senior leaders, junior team members, and outside professional advisors, tailoring interactions to the audience

Confident in leading meetings with executive leaders, making and influencing decisions, documenting progress, and resolving issues quickly and collaboratively

Experience managing and working with global virtual teams

Collaborative teammate with positive demeanor and creative problem solving

Must be a well-balanced leader who can roll up their sleeves and focus on the detail while also grasping and supporting the big picture

Possess advanced knowledge of key concepts including carbon accounting, target-setting, environmental sustainability reporting and process and controls. Previous experience working with 3rd party assurance highly preferred

Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $145,500.00–$218,250.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards