Senior Manager, Platform Engineering - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAdherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, OfficeJob DescriptionJob Title: Senior Manager, Platform EngineeringRole SummaryLead development of our next-gen transplant diagnostics platform, integrating lab workflows, clinical systems, analytics, and partner services.The ideal candidate combines strong engineering management skills with hands-on technical expertise in platform-level architecture, cloud services, and regulated healthcare environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and architecture of the next-generation platform to enable SaaS, PaaS, and DaaS delivery models.Manage platform engineering activities, including cloud architecture, data flow, security, scalability, and modular development.Collaborate with the applications development team to deploy solutions that support flexible business models.Partner with the data interoperability team to build the FHIR and HL7 backbone for scalable EHR and clinical data integration.Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering reusable platform services and components.Ensure platform compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAA, CLIA, IVDR, FDA, and GLP.Work cross-functionally with product management, R&D, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to align platform capabilities with business objectives.Contribute to platform roadmaps, achievements, and ongoing improvement efforts.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role passionate about platform or infrastructure development.Proven experience designing, deploying, and scaling SaaS and PaaS solutions in regulated environments.Experience working with cloud-native platforms, ideally in healthcare or other regulated industries.Experience in the diagnostics space and the broader healthcare industry.Experience with HLA lab systems, including LIMS, LIS, and lab automation, is an advantage.Technical SkillsProficiency in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and design.Proven experience with SaaS and PaaS solution design, deployment, and scaling.Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, and modern UI/service frameworks (e.g., Flutter).Knowledge of DaaS models, secure multi-tenant architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.Hands-on experience with HL7, FHIR, and healthcare-grade security standards (OAuth2, SSO, IAM).Experience with containerization and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Docker).Familiarity with event-driven services and data orchestration frameworks.Leadership & CollaborationDemonstrated ability to manage and grow engineering teams.Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.Ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability and architectural integrity.BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $149,500.00-$224,200.00.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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit:Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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