Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior/Executive Director - Thermo Fisher Strategic/Venture Capital Team
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Senior/Executive Director - Thermo Fisher Strategic/Venture Capital Team
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Senior/Executive Director - Thermo Fisher Strategic/Venture Capital Team
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Thermo Fisher Scientific .
About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, delivering innovative solutions across life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory services.
Position Overview We are seeking an investment team partner to drive investment sourcing, strategic partnerships, and commercial value creation within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Strategic Capital team. This individual will play a key role in identifying emerging companies, structuring investment opportunities, and supporting strategic collaborations that improve Thermo Fisher’s long-term growth.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in venture capital, corporate development, corporate venture capital or strategic partnerships within life sciences, diagnostics, or pharma services, combined with deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of evaluating and implementing high-value deals.
The successful candidate will be a diligent and thorough leader who brings a proven track record of nurturing relationships and encouraging partnerships. This person’s professional focus will be on generating value for multiple constituents through the development of mutually beneficial partnerships.
This position will report into the Head of Strategic Capital for Thermo Fisher (which reports into the Chief Operating Officer).
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years validated experience in venture capital, corporate development, business development, or strategy within life sciences, diagnostics, biotech, or healthcare.
Strong understanding of biopharma R&D, diagnostics, life sciences tools, CDMOs, CROs, and emerging healthcare technologies.
Consistent track record in investment sourcing, strategic partnerships, and deal execution.
Experience structuring deals, conducting due diligence, and negotiating term sheets.
Deep industry network across biotech, pharma, startups, and venture capital.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required; MBA, PhD, or advanced degree preferred.
Key Competencies
Strong deal-making and financial analysis skills.
Ability to synthesize market insights into actionable investment strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Drives substantive, high-level conversations with senior leaders and executives.
Viewed as a leader and key decision maker with collaborators.
Engages and builds strong relationships with key collaborators and colleagues across the business.
Recognized as a critical advisor to business leadership.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal, General Business, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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Senior/Executive Director - Thermo Fisher Strategic/Venture Capital Team
role at
Thermo Fisher Scientific .
About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, delivering innovative solutions across life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory services.
Position Overview We are seeking an investment team partner to drive investment sourcing, strategic partnerships, and commercial value creation within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Strategic Capital team. This individual will play a key role in identifying emerging companies, structuring investment opportunities, and supporting strategic collaborations that improve Thermo Fisher’s long-term growth.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in venture capital, corporate development, corporate venture capital or strategic partnerships within life sciences, diagnostics, or pharma services, combined with deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of evaluating and implementing high-value deals.
The successful candidate will be a diligent and thorough leader who brings a proven track record of nurturing relationships and encouraging partnerships. This person’s professional focus will be on generating value for multiple constituents through the development of mutually beneficial partnerships.
This position will report into the Head of Strategic Capital for Thermo Fisher (which reports into the Chief Operating Officer).
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years validated experience in venture capital, corporate development, business development, or strategy within life sciences, diagnostics, biotech, or healthcare.
Strong understanding of biopharma R&D, diagnostics, life sciences tools, CDMOs, CROs, and emerging healthcare technologies.
Consistent track record in investment sourcing, strategic partnerships, and deal execution.
Experience structuring deals, conducting due diligence, and negotiating term sheets.
Deep industry network across biotech, pharma, startups, and venture capital.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required; MBA, PhD, or advanced degree preferred.
Key Competencies
Strong deal-making and financial analysis skills.
Ability to synthesize market insights into actionable investment strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Drives substantive, high-level conversations with senior leaders and executives.
Viewed as a leader and key decision maker with collaborators.
Engages and builds strong relationships with key collaborators and colleagues across the business.
Recognized as a critical advisor to business leadership.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal, General Business, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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