CSD Diagnostic Partner - Business Development

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Carlsbad, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Manager of Pharma Oncology CDx Business Development to help grow its Oncology diagnostics partnering (DxP) business. The role contributes to global business development strategies for the company’s next-generation sequencing platform, which supports biopharmaceutical clinical trials, drug registrations, and commercial companion diagnostic launches worldwide. The position works collaboratively with global teams and draws on the Oncology CDx team’s experience and track record supporting access to innovative cancer therapies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences is required.
• At least 5 years of in-depth experience in business development, product management, or marketing within the life science, molecular diagnostic, or biopharmaceutical industries.
• Practical understanding of Oncology biomarkers, biopharmaceutical development, and molecular companion diagnostic development.
• A consistent track record navigating the global Oncology drug development business landscape and cultivating valuable client relationships with key business partners to achieve positive business outcomes.
• Outstanding communication, team-building, and leadership skills.
• Self-starter with analytical, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Oncology, clinical trials, and business development.
• Experience in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
• MBA, PhD, or equivalent life science degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Oncology biopharmaceutical industry, drug development pipelines, and companion diagnostic competitive landscape.
• Partner with global teams to develop biopharmaceutical penetration strategies and Oncology CDx value propositions, and contribute to the DxP annual growth plan.
• Coordinate the full business development process, including lead generation, prospecting, cost modeling, proposals, and contract negotiations through contract closure.
• Collaborate with Clinical Sequencing Division teams in Research & Development, Program Management, Alliance Management, Product Management, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs, Finance, and Legal during deal development and closure.
• Develop and implement DxP plans to achieve individual and team business objectives and annual and strategic goals.

Benefits

• Variable annual bonus may be available based on company, team, and/or individual performance in accordance with company policy.
• 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 of paid time off and 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.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior