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Director HR, Business Partner- Clinical Research Group

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

HR Business Partner /HR Director (band 9)

Raleigh, NC or Waltham, MA locations

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join 125,000 colleagues who bring our mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer!

Our global Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO). We provide comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our customers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.

This role is dedicated to support our Clinical Development Services division (CDSD); more specifically Integrated Clinical Solutions (ICS), a team of over 4,000 global colleagues that are enthusiastic about the work they do and the impact they have. These colleagues support Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, Language Services, Global Clinical Supplies, Project Support Services and Site Contracts and Payments.

How will you make an impact?

As the HR Business Partner / HR Director, you will partner with leaders in our ICS function to provide forward-thinking strategic partnerships, including coaching, organizational design, change management and translation of business priorities into impactful people strategies. With the expertise to build organizational capabilities and innovative HR solutions, you will advance our goals of hiring, engaging, and developing top industry talent.

This strategic and solutions-oriented Human Resources Director will work closely with regionally aligned HR business partners, HR platforms and centers of excellence to deliver the businesses strategy and HR operations.

This is an in-office position with 1 work from home day, located in our office in Morrisville, NC (Raleigh) or Waltham, MA (Boston).

What will you do?

  • Talent Mindset: Promote forward- thinking HR strategies and talent management plans which align with our business goals of attracting, retaining and developing diverse, engaged talent. Provide leadership coaching, performance management support and high potential identification to create top performance teams.
  • Business Acumen and Data Insight: Use HR analytics to improve talent and business capabilities and influence positive culture change. Build a solid understanding of industry, market, and functional trends to craft business- specific talent strategies driven by data insights.
  • Consultation: Facilitate and support evolving organizational needs to drive effectiveness through talent, capabilities and culture. Acts as a catalyst for change; guides and directs organizational design, development and change management solutions.
  • Change Leadership: Promote change by leading organizational design, development, and culture initiatives built upon our 4i values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement). Provide creative solutions to complex global business challenges by combining unique ideas, technologies, and approaches.
  • Organizational Adaptability and Resolve: Establish a solid organizational network that promotes a "One HR Team" approach in which activities are core, common, and consistent. Consult with our Centers of Excellence (COE's) in Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Shared Services and Analytics to achieve successful program objectives.
  • Matrix Management: Develop and matrix manage other HR Business Partners by providing coaching, mentorship, employee engagement and work direction. Conducts performance appraisals and career discussions, facilitates employee career development.

How will you get here?

  • Advanced Degree plus 8 years of HR experience, or Bachelors Degree plus 10 years of HR experience in a large multinational organization, with demonstrated success as a senior HR business partner
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field
  • PHR/SPHR or other professional HR certifications desirable
  • Demonstrated success in implementing organizational design initiatives, business and change programs and processes that yield positive results.
  • Experience working with global teams in a fast- paced, heavily matrixed, and diverse environment.
  • Exposure to process improvement approaches and ability to implement.
  • Strong consultative style with proven experience supporting senior executives. Proven ability to influence and lead others.
  • Experience and strength leveraging financial acumen and insights and data to drive strategic consultation.
  • Clinical Research or Pharma experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of contemporary practices in the administration of HR policies.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills with in- depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Project management, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Consultation skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and act with tact and emotional intelligence.
  • Skilled in developing professional relationships with leadership, direct reports, and peers and ability to influence effectively.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of time.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
  • Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
  • Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
  • May require as-needed travel (0-30%).

Location: Waltham, MA, Raleigh, NC. Relocation assistance is not provided.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

The annual salary range estimated for this position in North Carolina is $150,000- $218,000 USD. 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.

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
  • Retirement 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

Salary : $145,500 - $218,250

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