Thermo Fisher’s Three-Pillar AI Strategy: How CIO Ryan Snyder is Driving Innovation
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) - A podcast by Metis Strategy
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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
