General Management Graduate Leadership Development Program

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When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. 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. The team is committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with validated competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

The impact you'll make…

A General Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific leads a site, business unit or region and has ultimate accountability for setting the long-term vision and strategy and driving the day-to-day operations to fulfill that strategy.

The General Management Graduate Leadership Development Program (GM GLDP) is an accelerated opportunity to develop the vital competencies and gain the necessary experiences for a career as a General Manager at Thermo Fisher.

• Product or Service Management
• End-to-End Operations
• Commercial Savvy
• Balancing Business and Financial Levers

GM GLDP participants will complete three, twelve-month role-based rotations 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.

Compensation: 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

Start Date & Location Assignment: The GM GLDP is set to begin July 13, 2026 and end July 2029. Across the three (3) year program, GM GLDPs will be placed according to current business needs. As such, geographic flexibility is required for this opportunity. Individuals are responsible for finalizing housing and transportation prior to program commencement.

Applicant criteria:

• Graduate student completing an MBA degree between December 2023 and June 2026 with an Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Business, Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
• 3+ years (5+ preferred) 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 leading direct reports.
• 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.