Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Corporate Development Associate, Investment Strategy (Onsite)

Posted Oct 24, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$92K – $130.1K/yr
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
1+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments or equivalent experience at premier investment banking
Education
Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field

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Role Summary

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The Corporate Development Associate supports a team responsible for developing and executing inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher Scientific business units worldwide. The Associate also provides related competitive intelligence for senior management. The posting lists this as an onsite role with a standard Monday to Friday schedule.

What You'll Do

  • Support M&A strategy objectives, including tracking acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
  • Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures
  • Support the development and communication of strategic business justifications for M&A initiatives
  • Build and present financial models, including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
  • Assist with due diligence, transaction execution, and integration planning as required
  • Perform industry and competitive research, and analyze SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports

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Qualifications

An undergraduate degree plus 1+ years of M&A or strategic planning experience, with strong financial, analytical, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Required

  • Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
  • 1+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, other investments), or equivalent...
  • Excellent financial and analytical skills, including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial...
  • Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, including excellent facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
  • Strong collaboration and project management skills
  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our Mission is our Purpose: We enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With our outstanding financial performance, leading market positions and the largest investment in innovation in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Thermo Fisher has consistently delivered exceptional financial performance with double digit revenue and profitability growth over the last decade. We have committed to ~7% long-term organic revenue growth further enhanced by acquisitions. Pharma and Biotech represents over half of our revenues. Our other customers are Academic & Government, Diagnostics & Healthcare and Industrial. Each are strong and durable end markets with very attractive global growth.

M&A is central to our growth strategy and is expected to represent the majority of our capital deployment. Since 2020, we have signed or completed 25+ transactions representing approximately $45 billion in M&A, including the $20+ billion acquisition of PPD, which established Thermo Fisher as a leader in the global CRO industry. Our transactions span the life sciences ecosystem—from molecular biology and life science instrumentation to biologics, drug development, and manufacturing.

With one of the most active Corporate Development teams across any industry, Thermo Fisher offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, science, finance, and transformational growth.

How will you make an impact?

The Corporate Development Associate will work as part of a high-profile team responsible for the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies for all Thermo Fisher business units worldwide. Additionally, the Associate provides related competitive intelligence for senior management.

What will you do?

  • Support M&A strategy objectives including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities and all phases of transaction execution
  • Participate on teams evaluating M&A opportunities and leading divestitures
  • Support the development and communication of the strategic business justifications to obtain corporate leadership support for M&A initiatives
  • Build and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
  • Assist with due diligence processes
  • Support transaction execution
  • Assist with the integration planning process as required
  • Perform industry and competitive research to support senior leaders
  • Analyze industry dynamics and the competitive landscape for valuation purposes
  • Analyze company SEC filings, Wall Street research, and market reports
  • Support special projects as assigned in connection with the Corporate Development team’s goals and strategy

How will you get here?

  • Undergraduate degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, science, or a technical field
  • 1+ years of experience in M&A or Strategic Planning in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other investments or equivalent experience at premier investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm. Alternately, an MBA with undergraduate degree, and a minimum of two years of previous corporate development/M&A experience
  • Excellent financial and analytical skills - including a solid understanding of valuation principles and fundamentals of financial statement analysis
  • Impeccable, exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills including excellent, differentiated facility in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
  • Strong collaboration and project management skills
  • Excellent attitude and capacity for learning quickly in a very dynamic, intensive environment
  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency leading and prioritizing multiple projects
  • Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure settings with confidence
  • Positive, enthusiastic attitude with capacity for learning quickly in an intensive and fast-paced environment

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401(k), and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

EEO/Reasonable Accommodation:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $92,000.00–$130,100.00.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.