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Senior Director, Strategy

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
As Sr Director of Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be a strategic leader advancing growth and innovation across our enterprise. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing long-term strategies, and establishing critical partnerships. You will work directly with senior leadership to identify and develop market opportunities, lead M&A initiatives, and contribute to the strategic direction of the business. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute comprehensive business plans while building strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers. Your impact will extend globally as you help advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in business development, strategy, or similar role within life sciences, diagnostics, or medical device industries
  • Preferred Fields of Study: business, life sciences, or related field
  • Demonstrated success in M&A, partnerships, and complex deal execution
  • Strong expertise in developing and implementing long-term business strategies
  • Proven ability to guide strategic planning processes and support business growth initiatives
  • Experience working with cross-functional global teams and building consensus
  • Advanced financial modeling and analysis capabilities
  • Strong presentation and relationship-building skills at senior levels
  • Deep understanding of R&D, Marketing, and Sales in global markets
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to travel up to 40% internationally
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Experience in management consulting or investment banking preferred
  • Demonstrated success in talent development and team leadership
  • Proficiency in analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes
  • Strong business acumen and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $192,700.00–$285,000.00.

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 programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At 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 policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Salary : $192,700 - $285,000

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