Business Development Associate - Global Central Labs

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6 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role
Identify and qualify biotech opportunities for global central lab services, engage prospects, support RFP/CDA processes, coordinate internal account setup, manage a small biotech account portfolio, and use CRM and business intelligence tools to advance opportunities.
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

The Analytical Services Division’ (ASD) comprehensive laboratory services help drive drug development programs forward.  Our purpose is to help our clients deliver life-changing therapies to patients in need through laboratory services.  Together, we will:

•    Maintain our position as the trusted partner for laboratory services in Biotech and Pharmaceutical markets; 
•    Honor our commitments by consistently delivering results; and 
•    Become an admired business to work for, and a safe and fulfilling career destination for superior talent.

How will you make an impact:

We’re seeking a motivated and strategic hunter with a strong understanding of the life sciences industry.  This hybrid role blends business development prospecting with early-stage account management responsibilities.  

This opportunity supports the Global Central Lab business within the Analytical Services Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This is an EMEA-base remote role with approx 20% travel.

What you will do:
•    Research, identify, and qualify opportunities with biotech companies needing Analytical services
•    Engage potential clients with targeted outreach and messaging to highlight the our company value for their projects
•    Collaborate with Account Executives and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to evaluate opportunities and prepare internal teams with account intel and company summaries
•    Coordinate the establishment of CDAs with new clients
•    Support with internal setup of new accounts from both commercial and financial perspectives
•    Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for a small portfolio of biotech accounts
•    Gather information required to submit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) through Salesforce
•    Leverage business intelligence platforms and internal digital tools to identify and advance new business opportunities

How will you get here:
•    A bachelor’s degree in life sciences, sales, or a related field is the required minimum education
•    Minimum of 5 years in commercial roles within the healthcare, CRO (Clinical Research Organization), Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device sales industry with proven success in Business Development. Ideally experienced in CDMO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments.
•    In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
•    Strong Commercial and financial acumen; Strong prospecting and sales proficiency
•    Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and proactive in delivering outcomes
•    Highly organized; able to lead multiple priorities and experienced with Salesforce or similar CRM platform
•    Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing sales leads, making professional presentations, managing the sales process through close, and engaging in client-facing conversations.

Working Conditions and Environment: 
•    Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
•    Travel domestically
•    Interaction with clients/associates required.
•    Long varied hours required occasionally.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, sales, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years in commercial roles within healthcare, CRO, pharmaceutical, or medical device sales with proven business development success
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platform
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen and prospecting/sales proficiency
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, goal-oriented, able to lead multiple priorities
  • Ability to travel (~20%); EMEA-based remote work
  • Experience in CDMO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments
  • Familiarity with business intelligence platforms and internal digital tools

Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees

What We Do

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Why Work With Us

You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.

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