Thermo Fisher Scientific

Operations Leadership Development Program

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Waltham, MA

In-Office

Biotech

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

The Role

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 staff members are 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 Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as an Operations leader. The program is led by a dedicated Program Manager with oversight by the Operations Leadership Team.

OLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of Operations while allowing for exposure to our core processes, technologies, and leaders. Participants will gain proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, products / services, and regions. Additional learning opportunities include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding LDP alumni across the organization.

Rotations will include the following functional areas / business operations:

People Management: Team Lead
Technical: PPI Specialist, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Supply Chain: Planning & Sourcing
Quality: Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs
Distribution/Logistics: Distribution/Logistics Specialist
Procurement: Direct Category Management, Indirect Category Management, Procurement Excellence

Start Date: The OLDP is set to begin July 14, 2025 and individuals are responsible for finalizing housing and transportation prior to program commencement and across each six (6) month rotation across the two (2) year program.

Compensation & Locations: Our OLDP offers a starting salary of $80,000 in addition to the following as part of the total compensation: Annual Incentive Plan, Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance. Geographic flexibility is required both during and upon completion of the program.

How will you get here?

Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2024 and June 2025 in one of the following: Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
1+ years of Operations-related experience required (i.e. work experience, internships, special projects, etc.).
Strong desire and motivation to develop a career as a future Operations leader and serve in a people manager capacity post-LDP.
Consistent track record of teamwork demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
Ability to interact with and 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.

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.

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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.