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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.
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 GMP 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.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative sales team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute as a Business Development Associate (GMP Labs). You will increase revenue and build lasting relationships with customers while representing our comprehensive portfolio of scientific products and services. Working in a supportive environment that values achievement and innovation, you'll help enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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 GMP Analytics Labs business within the Clinical Research Group (CRG) at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Ideally, you will be remotely located in Boston metro area or East Coast in the US. Remote role with approximately 20% travel.
What you will do:
- Research, identify, and qualify opportunities with biotech companies needing GMP Analytical / QC services
- Engage potential clients with targeted outreach and messaging to highlight 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.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Moderate mobility required.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
- Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
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
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $70,300.00–$117,100.00.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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, sales, or a related field
- At least 5 years of commercial experience in healthcare, CRO, pharmaceutical, or medical device sales
- Proven success in business development and sales lead generation
- Experience in CDMO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Strong prospecting and sales skills
- Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM platform
- Experience making professional presentations and managing the sales process through close
- Experience engaging in client-facing conversations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
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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