General Management Graduate Leadership Development Program

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our team is committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

How you'll make an impact:

The General Management Graduate Leadership Development Program (GM GLDP) is an accelerated opportunity to develop the vital competencies for a career as a General Manager:

• Product Management
• Strategy & Development
• Commercial Acumen
• Finance / Business Levers

GM GLDP participants will perform multiple roles that provide strategic direction while gaining proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, and regions. Learning opportunities will include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding LDP alumni.

Start Date: The GM GLDP is set to begin July 14, 2025 and individuals are responsible for finalizing housing and transportation prior to program commencement and across each rotation.

Compensation & Locations: Our GM GLDP offers a starting salary of $155,000 in addition to the following as part of the total compensation: Annual Incentive Plan, Sign-on Bonus, Equity Grant, Relocation Assistance. Geographic flexibility is required as rotations require relocation and individuals will rotate through a number of Thermo Fisher Scientific sites.

How will you get here?

• 5-7+ years work experience post-undergraduate degree – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry required.
• 1+ years experience managing direct reports.
• Completed MBA degree between December 2021 and June 2025 with an undergraduate degree in one of the following: Business, Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Genetics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
• Distinguished results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Consultative approach with internal and external partners and ability to cultivate ongoing, meaningful, positive relationships.
• Prior experience setting strategy, leading impactful projects, defining budgets, and direct management / development of people and teams.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and agility in navigating ambiguity in a fast paced environment.
• Confident applying Key Performance Indicators for effective forecasting and propelling continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence colleagues and leaders at all levels of a matrixed environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong executive presence.
• Geographic flexibility is required both during and upon completion of the program.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.