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Episode 959

Thermo Fisher’s Three-Pillar AI Strategy: How CIO Ryan Snyder is Driving Innovation

March 17, 2025
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Ryan Snyder

SVP & Chief Information Officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ryan Snyder is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a $40 billion global leader in serving science. With over 20 years at the company, Ryan has played a key role in integrating digital and business strategy. Prior to his CIO role, he held multiple leadership positions in Thermo Fisher’s business units. His expertise spans AI, data strategy, and enterprise IT, and he is passionate about ensuring that technology directly enhances business outcomes. Before Thermo Fisher, Ryan worked at GE, where he developed his process-driven approach to technology leadership.

Episode Overview

In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High speaks with Ryan Snyder, Senior VP & CIO of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a $40 billion global leader in life sciences. Ryan shares how AI, automation, and data strategy are driving digital transformation—optimizing operations, accelerating clinical trials, and enhancing customer experiences.

Key topics include:

  • Thermo Fisher’s Three-Pillar AI Strategy – How AI is improving efficiency, products, and customer experience
  • AI in Clinical Trials & Automation – Reducing drug development timelines and streamlining internal workflows
  • Embedding IT Leaders in Business Units – A unique approach to aligning technology and business strategy
  • Future AI Trends – Multimodal AI, reasoning models, and the next phase of AI-driven decision-making
  • The Role of Empathy in IT Leadership – Ensuring AI enhances human collaboration, not replaces it

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