Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Senior Manager Business Development - qPCR

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Product, Strategy & Operations Business Development
Salary
$118.1K – $177.2K/yr
Location
Remote - US - New Jersey
Work arrangement
Remote
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's

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About the role

Original posting provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Manager, Business Development and contribute to strategic growth in qPCR working closely with our BU team and commercial organization. In this leadership role, you'll develop and implement effective business strategies to expand our market presence and deliver comprehensive scientific solutions to our customers. You'll coordinate with teams while building and maintaining senior-level relationships with key accounts to improve market share and drive success.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll identify and develop new business opportunities, implement strategic plans, and ensure the successful execution of sales initiatives. You'll be responsible for tracking project pipelines, analyzing market trends, and providing valuable insights to senior management. This role offers the opportunity to promote Thermo Fisher's diverse portfolio of products and services while building long-term partnerships with industry leaders.

Education Requirements:

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in business development or strategic sales with proven track record of achievement

Required Qualifications:

  • Leadership abilities with experience managing and developing teams

  • Demonstrated success in consultative selling and strategic account management

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills

  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building capabilities

  • Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to develop and execute strategic plans

  • Experience working effectively in matrix organizations and cross-functional environments

  • Experience in international business environments and working across cultures valued

  • Proven ability to influence and coordinate activities across teams without direct reporting relationships

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Industry knowledge of life sciences, pharmaceutical, or diagnostic markets preferred

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

  • Additional relevant business education or certifications valued

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to travel up to 25% as required

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $118,100.00–$177,200.00.

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.