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.
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.
How will you make an impact?
We are pleased to announce an exciting opening for a Sr Manager Software Development in our R&D Team within the Microbiology Division responsible for Microbiology Divisions software development. Additionally, the role will have significant strategic influence on an R&D Program building AI into customer-facing diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will own the development of software solutions in our clinical and food microbiology product portfolios. You will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities in microbiological data analysis, software development and artificial intelligence.
The role requires leadership of software teams in remote locations and requires working with and influencing the work of colleagues globally in other functions. The role also requires collaborative working with other Thermo Fisher Divisions, external partners, academia and customers.
What will you do?
Responsible for the design, development, verification, validation and transfer to manufacture of robust best in class software solutions that fulfills the requirements of our customers globally across all the Divisions strategic business focus areas
Drive the design and development of solutions against challenging timelines and ambitious specifications, ensuring adherence to quality, timing and budget
Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the R&D software team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives, crafting and maintaining a team structure to best meet the needs of the business
Lead and develop a robust team across remote locations. Facilitate and mentor team members to be outstanding players. Nurturing employee engagement is a key responsibility of the role
Establish industry-leading technical capabilities within the team and leverage these strengths to develop market-leading software products and solutions
Collaborate with cross-company teams to share standard process and use their global network to advise and accelerate product development activity
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in software to proactively impact new offerings to customers
Provide technical leadership to new AI-based solution development for microbiological applications
Lead and drive functional/departmental continuous improvement and day to day operational projects.
How will you get there?
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in modern programming languages
Experience with AI frameworks and libraries for image processing and analysis
Experienced at managing projects and people within a sophisticated matrix business environment and a new way to problem solving
An experienced leader with excellent communication skills and progressive management techniques. They must be results orientated and demonstrate business insight
Able to influence key collaborators, inside and outside of R&D and outside of the company to achieve appropriate outcomes for projects and for the company.
In addition to the exciting and versatile job, we offer:
Compensation on 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
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 21.12.2025!
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.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute their expertise and creativity. As a leading company, we are dedicated to empowering our employees with the necessary resources and opportunities for growth. Join our team of ambitious professionals and play a crucial role in advancing the field of microbiology through the successful integration of advanced AI technologies.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ before 21.12.2025!
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.
