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Thermofisher

Austria - Linz - St. Peter-Strasse 25, Austria

Head of Practical Process Improvement (w/m/d).

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work with a global impact. Together with our colleagues, you’ll bring our Mission to life every day: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We equip our teams around the world with the resources to achieve their career goals and advance science by developing solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges—from protecting the environment and ensuring food safety to helping find cures for cancer. For our site in Linz (Austria) we are currently looking for a Head of Practical Process Improvement. As a Head of PPI Business System (w/m/d), you will drive transformational change and continuous improvement across the organization. You will lead the implementation of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System and work closely with business leaders to establish and advance Lean management practices. Through strategic deployment, coaching and hands-on facilitation of improvement initiatives, you will help build a culture of structured problem-solving and operational excellence. In partnership with cross-functional teams, you will simplify processes, eliminate waste and deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. Your work will support profitable growth, enhance the customer experience and strengthen employee engagement. Your qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations, business or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. At least five years of experience in Operations or Project Management, including at least two years of hands-on experience in Operational Excellence, Lean or Continuous Improvement in a complex operational or manufacturing environment. A track record of delivering measurable year-over-year business results, such as cost savings, throughput or yield improvements, debottlenecking, or working-capital benefits. Strong experience with Lean Management Systems, Tier Management, strategy deployment, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Gemba and structured problem-solving. Leadership experience and the ability to lead, influence and engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders at different levels of the organization. Proven ability to coach leaders, build PPI capability and influence senior stakeholders without relying on direct authority. Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or another regulated manufacturing environment is preferred. CDMO experience is a plus. Black Belt certification is a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. The impact you’ll make You will help our teams identify opportunities for improvement, implement change effectively and deliver lasting results. Your work will strengthen our operational performance and support our Mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. What we offer A workplace with an innovative, forward-looking employer. Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth in a globally expanding company. An attractive company pension plan. A company culture where integrity, involvement, intensity and innovation are part of everyday work. Interested in joining us? We look forward to receiving your complete application (max. 2 MB), including the relevant job ID, your salary expectations and notice period. Apply online today via our careers site: www.jobs.thermofisher.com. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting minorities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other status protected by law. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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 complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
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Where
Austria - Linz - St. Peter-Strasse 25, Austria
Work
Remote
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Posted
4 Nov, 2026
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