The Operations Leadership Development Program offers recent graduates a two-year pathway to develop leadership skills in various operational roles within the company.
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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.
Top Skills
Practical Process Improvement (Ppi) Methodology
Thermo Fisher Scientific Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States
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