General Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Tilburg • Netherlands
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About the role
- Own and execute the business strategy for the Tilburg DPD site, aligned with global PSG objectives
- Lead with full P&L accountability, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence
- Inspire and develop cross-functional teams across operations, quality, commercial, and technical functions
- Partner closely with customers, global stakeholders, and industry leaders to strengthen relationships and expand market presence
- Shape product and service roadmaps, supporting innovation and long-term competitiveness
- Navigate complex, regulated environments while maintaining a strong focus on accountability, delivery, and results
Requirements
- Advanced degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in product management, business leadership, or related fields
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing teams within a matrix organisation
- Demonstrated success with P&L ownership, business growth, and operational performance
- Strong capability in strategic planning and execution within complex, regulated environments
- Experience leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders
- Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategy
- Proven experience operating in a matrix environment, balancing local site leadership with global and regional stakeholders
- Works council experience and a strong understanding of employee relations within European frameworks
- Experience leading oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing operations (tablets preferred), or comparable high-volume, quality-critical manufacturing environments (preferred but not essential)
- Background in highly regulated industries , such as: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences Automotive Food or FMCG manufacturing
- Experience working in GMP, quality-led, or safety-critical environments
- Strong track record of mentoring and developing leadership teams
Benefits
- Dutch-speaking candidates preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 30% globally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
P&L ownershipstrategic planningbudgetingforecastingpricing strategyoral solid dose (OSD) manufacturingquality-critical manufacturingoperational performancebusiness growthmatrix organization management
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional team developmentstakeholder influencementoringrelationship buildingaccountabilitydelivery focusresults orientationinspirationorganizational skills
Certifications
advanced degreeBachelor’s degree