Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
For more information, please review:
Thermo Fisher’s press release
Astorg press release
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team as a Senior Product Specialist, where you'll support revenue growth and customer success across our innovative product portfolios. In this role, you'll apply your technical expertise and consultative sales approach to identify opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and deliver solutions that enable groundbreaking scientific advances. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll provide technical leadership in customer engagements, conduct product demonstrations, and serve as a trusted advisor to help customers achieve their research and development goals. Your contributions will directly support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
The primary territory of responsibility will be France, with potential extensions to Benelux and the United Kingdom depending on business needs and dynamics.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Masters Degree plus 8 years of technical sales experience in life sciences, analytical instruments, or related field
• Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering or related scientific field
• Strong technical understanding of relevant scientific workflows and applications
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Expert presentation and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Success in consultative selling and complex sales cycles
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Proven relationship building and networking capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Ability to travel up to 50-75% within assigned territory
• Bilingual skills preferred (French and English)
• Deep knowledge of specific product technologies and workflows as required by position
• Experience presenting at scientific conferences and trade shows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to develop and implement territory plans
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions
• Experience supporting and developing other team members
• Strong customer service focus
Skills Required
- Masters Degree plus 8 years of technical sales experience
- Strong technical understanding of relevant scientific workflows and applications
- Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Expert presentation and communication skills
- Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Proven relationship building and networking capabilities
- Ability to travel up to 50-75% within assigned territory
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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