Country General Manager (Thailand)

Work Schedule

• Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Office

About the Role

We're a transformative leader powered by an important Mission: To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Through our dedication, our global organization drives transformation in the scientific industry across the globe. Our work has meaningful impact inside the company and out. Our scale and depth of capabilities enables customers across a range of vertical segments. We offer products and solutions that enable customers to push the boundaries of innovation.

We are seeking a motivated Country General Manager (GM) for Thailand to lead and enhance our presence in a dynamic Southeast Asia market. The Country GM will own the business strategy, commercial execution, and operational excellence to deliver sustained growth and strengthen Thermo Fisher's leadership position.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Define and implement the Thailand business strategy to deliver sustainable, profitable growth in alignment with Southeast Asia regional objectives
• Develop the country go-to-market (GTM) model and establish local infrastructure to enable scalability and commercial success across all divisions
• Drive growth through organic initiatives and partnerships, while seeing opportunities for strategic expansion, market development, and customer engagement
• Translate global and regional strategies into actionable business plans tailored to Thailand's market potential and regulatory landscape

Commercial & Financial Management

• Lead commercial execution across divisions, ensuring consistent delivery of revenue, margin, and free cash flow targets
• Improve the country's P&L, capital investments, and budgets to drive operational efficiency and optimize returns
• Champion data-driven decision-making and business optimization through continuous performance management

People & Organizational Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a strong leadership team and organization, ensuring a strong talent pipeline across all functions
• Foster a culture of integrity, innovation, intensity, and involvement—the 4i Values that define Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Lead with authenticity, accountability, and a deep dedication to building a "One Thermo Fisher" culture across Thailand

External Relations & Brand Stewardship

• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific as the primary spokesperson in Thailand, engaging with customers, partners, industry bodies, and government agencies
• Improve Thermo Fisher's presence and standing as a respected scientific and technology ally advancing Thailand's innovation and sustainability objectives
• Lead the company's government relations, compliance, and regulatory engagement in collaboration with regional and global teams

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote Thermo Fisher's strong commitment to Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) and ensure compliance with all local and corporate standards
• Hold leadership teams accountable for identifying and mitigating EH&S risks and ensuring a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, chemistry, engineering, physics, or equivalent
• MBA preferred
• 15+ years Sales/Commercial Experience with 8+ years leadership experience from related industries
• Proven experience leading sophisticated commercial organizations with full P&L accountability, ideally within the life sciences, healthcare, or adjacent industries
• Proven track record in developing and delivering growth strategies, improving customer engagement, and leading all aspects of diverse go-to-market models
• Proven record of managing a sophisticated, matrix organization in a multinational company
• Demonstrates strong financial competence in managing operational performance, capital investment, and business transformation
• Experienced in leading large, diverse teams and developing high-potential talent across multiple functions
• Skilled at building partnerships with customers, government entities, suppliers, and industry associations
• Experience navigating market challenges, business turnarounds, or high-growth transformations

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.

Equal Opportunity

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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.