Director – HR, APMEA

Director – HR, APMEA

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $45 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 analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding 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. Our Innovative Laboratory technologies & Services makes it easier for customers.

Position Summary 

The Director, HR- APMEA is a high-impact HR leadership role based in India, supporting PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, across the APMEA region. The Director – Human Resources will lead the regional people agenda, with a strong focus on India and other strategic growth locations, helping build a scalable, high-performing, and inclusive organization.

You will work closely with senior business leaders, Country HR Heads, and global HR partners to shape people strategies that enable growth, strengthen leadership capability, and create a meaningful employee experience. This role also acts as the voice of APMEA within the global CRG HR community, ensuring regional perspectives are well represented and connected.

Key Responsibilities

Drive a People-Centric Growth Agenda

• Lead the APMEA HR strategy for CRG, translating global priorities into practical, locally relevant people initiatives.
• Balance business growth needs with a strong focus on employee experience, engagement, and capability building.
• Act as a trusted people advisor to senior leaders, supporting them through growth, change, and transformation.

Partner Closely with Country HR Teams

• Work hand-in-hand with Country HR leaders across APMEA to enable business expansion and operational scale.
• Support workforce planning, organization design, and talent deployment in high-growth and emerging markets.
• Ensure HR solutions are relevant to local labour markets, cultural nuances, and compliance environments.

Build Strong Leadership & Talent Pipelines

• Strengthen leadership capability through focused development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Identify and develop high-potential talent, enabling career growth, mobility, and long-term retention.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Enhance Engagement & Culture

• Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, well-being, and retention, particularly in fast-growing teams.
• Embed a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning aligned with Thermo Fisher 4i values.
• Partner with Country HR teams to address local engagement themes and employee feedback.

Connect Regional & Global HR

• Act as the key bridge between APMEA and Global CRG HR, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment.
• Represent the region in global HR discussions, bringing forward insights, talent trends, and people priorities from India and APMEA.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to tailor global programs for regional effectiveness.

Lead Through Influence in a Matrix

• Navigate a complex, global matrix by building trust, influencing stakeholders, and aligning priorities.
• Foster collaboration across HR, business, and functional teams without direct authority.

What Success Looks Like

• Stronger People Foundations for Growth: HR strategies that support CRG’s expansion plans in India and APMEA.
• Leadership & Talent Readiness: Improved succession coverage, leadership capability, and internal talent movement.
• Higher Engagement & Retention: Positive movement in engagement scores and reduced regretted attrition.
• Effective Change Delivery: Smooth execution of organizational and transformation initiatives.
• Stronger Global Integration: APMEA perspectives are consistently represented and valued in global CRG HR forums.

Education and Experience:

• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles in large, complex, or multinational organizations.
• Strong experience working in or leading HR for India or high-growth markets.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.
• Solid understanding of Indian labour practices, talent markets, and cultural dynamics, with regional exposure across APMEA.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Opportunity to shape the people agenda for a growing global business, from a strategic base in India.
• High visibility and direct engagement with global and regional leadership teams.
• Chance to build leadership capability, develop talent at scale, and make a lasting impact on employee experience.
• A role that blends local depth with global exposure, offering both influence and growth.

Experience Level

Executive Level