Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Discover Impactful Work:  

Are you passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment? If so, you might be the person we are looking for! This role is a great opportunity for individuals looking to transition into a sales position who have background in customer experience, and Life Sciences knowledge. The Sales Development Program (SDP) within our Biosciences Division (BID) is crafted to accelerate the careers of high potential individuals from lab, sales and with a minimum of 1 year post college work experience in laboratory and/or sales to prepare them for immediate territory management within the organization. 

 

A Day in the Life:  

Learn the Biosciences product portfolio, build sales skills, develop business sense, and successfully complete the training program. Upon program completion you will be prepared to compete for a territory commercial role within the Biosciences commercial organization. 

Learn more about the program here: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/biosciences-sdp

  

What to expect:  

 

Commercial and product training with real-world experiences 

Job shadow with salespeople and subject matter authorities 

Partner with dedicated leaders and mentors 

Networking and exposure to commercial leaders 

Virtual sales, communication, systems training 

Establish relationships with your assigned group mentors 

Attend web-based trainings 

Field shadowing with Sales Representatives 

Attend Professional Selling Skills training 

Candidates can expect to be part of a cohort. 

 

Keys to Success:  

 

Education  

Bachelor’s in Life Sciences required, Master's or beyond is preferred 

 

Experience  

1+ years of work experience in a research laboratory and/or sales related experience 

Experience in customer facing role or working in a team dynamic 

Shown ability to strategize and achieve results 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities   

Willingness and ability to relocate upon completion of the program near Carlsbad, CA headquarters is required 

Relevant scientific background (ex. understanding of cell biology, protein biology, molecular biology) 

Computer proficiency (ex. MS Office) 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States / Canada without restriction. Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. 

 

Competencies 

Innovative 

Customer centric 

Self-motivated 

Accountable 

Effective Communicator 

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $33.00–$33.00.

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