Senior Director, Strategy

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Waltham, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As Sr Director of Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be a strategic leader advancing growth and innovation across our enterprise. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing long-term strategies, and establishing critical partnerships. You will work directly with senior leadership to identify and develop market opportunities, lead M&A initiatives, and contribute to the strategic direction of the business. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute comprehensive business plans while building strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers. Your impact will extend globally as you help advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in business development, strategy, or similar role within life sciences, diagnostics, or medical device industries
• Demonstrated success in M&A, partnerships, and complex deal execution
• Strong expertise in developing and implementing long-term business strategies
• Proven ability to guide strategic planning processes and support business growth initiatives
• Experience working with cross-functional global teams and building consensus
• Advanced financial modeling and analysis capabilities
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills at senior levels
• Deep understanding of R&D, Marketing, and Sales in global markets
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 40% internationally
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrated success in talent development and team leadership
• Proficiency in analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: business, life sciences, or related field
• Experience in management consulting or investment banking preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifying new business opportunities
• Developing long-term strategies
• Establishing critical partnerships
• Leading M&A initiatives
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the business
• Developing and executing comprehensive business plans
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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