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Business Manager jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific sit at the intersection of scientific operations and commercial strategy, spanning product lines, regional accounts, and research-focused business units. Thermo Fisher has a consistent track record of sponsoring international professionals for these positions across multiple visa categories.
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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.
DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
The Senior Lead, Business Performance & Continuous Improvement partners with business and functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives, improve organizational effectiveness, and accelerate business results through the application of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies.
This role serves as a key partner to Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, and other SG&A functions to identify improvement opportunities, address complex business challenges, and lead cross-functional initiatives that support growth, customer experience, and operational excellence objectives.
The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen, structured problem-solving capabilities, and influential leadership skills to drive sustainable improvements across a highly matrixed organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Opportunity Identification
- Partner closely with business and functional leaders to understand strategic priorities, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities.
- Develop strong relationships across Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, and SG&A functions to proactively identify areas for improvement and organizational effectiveness opportunities.
- Support leaders in prioritizing improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and growth strategies.
- Serve as a trusted partner in translating business challenges into actionable improvement plans.
Practical Process Improvement Leadership
- Lead and facilitate PPI initiatives utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8-Step Problem Solving, Kaizen, A3 Thinking, and other continuous improvement tools.
- Guide teams through root cause analysis to identify underlying drivers of business and process performance challenges.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to define problems, align stakeholders, develop countermeasures, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Coach leaders and teams on the effective application of PPI principles and methodologies.
Strategic Initiative & Transformation Support
- Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support divisional growth, commercial effectiveness, customer experience, and organizational performance objectives.
- Support deployment and execution of enterprise and divisional strategies through structured improvement initiatives and change management approaches.
- Partner with stakeholders to identify risks, barriers, and dependencies that may impact successful implementation.
- Drive accountability and alignment across multiple functions to ensure achievement of intended business outcomes.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership
- Facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups to improve alignment, communication, and execution.
- Support organizational change initiatives by engaging stakeholders, addressing resistance, and fostering adoption of new processes and ways of working.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through capability building, coaching, and sharing of best practices.
- Help teams simplify processes, clarify roles and responsibilities, and improve cross-functional interactions.
Business Impact & Results
- Contribute to initiatives that support revenue growth, customer retention, productivity improvements, and operational effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, customer-facing workflows, and cross-functional business operations.
- Ensure improvement efforts are aligned with measurable business outcomes and strategic priorities.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in continuous improvement, business transformation, commercial excellence, operations, program management, consulting, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in complex matrix organizations.
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
- Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies to address business challenges.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
- Experience supporting Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, and/or R&D organizations.
- Experience leading Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and strategic problem-solving efforts.
- Experience supporting growth initiatives, commercial transformation, or organizational effectiveness programs.
- Advanced degree (MBA or related field) preferred.
Critical Success Factors
- Ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex business challenges.
- Effective facilitator capable of driving alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Skilled in navigating ambiguity and translating challenges into structured action plans.
- Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong balance of strategic thinking and execution focus.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering measurable business results.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$194,950.00. 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
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.
DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
The Senior Lead, Business Performance & Continuous Improvement partners with business and functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives, improve organizational effectiveness, and accelerate business results through the application of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies.
This role serves as a key partner to Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, and other SG&A functions to identify improvement opportunities, address complex business challenges, and lead cross-functional initiatives that support growth, customer experience, and operational excellence objectives.
The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen, structured problem-solving capabilities, and influential leadership skills to drive sustainable improvements across a highly matrixed organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Opportunity Identification
- Partner closely with business and functional leaders to understand strategic priorities, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities.
- Develop strong relationships across Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, and SG&A functions to proactively identify areas for improvement and organizational effectiveness opportunities.
- Support leaders in prioritizing improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and growth strategies.
- Serve as a trusted partner in translating business challenges into actionable improvement plans.
Practical Process Improvement Leadership
- Lead and facilitate PPI initiatives utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8-Step Problem Solving, Kaizen, A3 Thinking, and other continuous improvement tools.
- Guide teams through root cause analysis to identify underlying drivers of business and process performance challenges.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to define problems, align stakeholders, develop countermeasures, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Coach leaders and teams on the effective application of PPI principles and methodologies.
Strategic Initiative & Transformation Support
- Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support divisional growth, commercial effectiveness, customer experience, and organizational performance objectives.
- Support deployment and execution of enterprise and divisional strategies through structured improvement initiatives and change management approaches.
- Partner with stakeholders to identify risks, barriers, and dependencies that may impact successful implementation.
- Drive accountability and alignment across multiple functions to ensure achievement of intended business outcomes.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership
- Facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups to improve alignment, communication, and execution.
- Support organizational change initiatives by engaging stakeholders, addressing resistance, and fostering adoption of new processes and ways of working.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through capability building, coaching, and sharing of best practices.
- Help teams simplify processes, clarify roles and responsibilities, and improve cross-functional interactions.
Business Impact & Results
- Contribute to initiatives that support revenue growth, customer retention, productivity improvements, and operational effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, customer-facing workflows, and cross-functional business operations.
- Ensure improvement efforts are aligned with measurable business outcomes and strategic priorities.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in continuous improvement, business transformation, commercial excellence, operations, program management, consulting, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in complex matrix organizations.
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
- Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies to address business challenges.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
- Experience supporting Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, and/or R&D organizations.
- Experience leading Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and strategic problem-solving efforts.
- Experience supporting growth initiatives, commercial transformation, or organizational effectiveness programs.
- Advanced degree (MBA or related field) preferred.
Critical Success Factors
- Ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex business challenges.
- Effective facilitator capable of driving alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Skilled in navigating ambiguity and translating challenges into structured action plans.
- Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong balance of strategic thinking and execution focus.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering measurable business results.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$194,950.00. 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
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Business Manager roles requires a degree in a specific field tied directly to the job. A business degree with a life sciences or laboratory instrumentation focus strengthens your case against USCIS specialty occupation scrutiny far more than a general MBA.
Target business units with recurring international hiring
Thermo Fisher's analytical instruments, biosciences, and clinical research divisions hire Business Managers on recurring cycles. Applying to these product-driven units, rather than general corporate functions, puts you closer to teams that have sponsored internationally before.
Confirm your OPT or CPT timeline before accepting an offer
If you're on F-1 OPT, count backward from your cap-gap end date against Thermo Fisher's typical onboarding timeline. Missing the H-1B October 1 start date by even a few weeks can interrupt your work authorization before your status changes.
Understand what Thermo Fisher's LCA filing covers
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. The LCA locks in your worksite location and prevailing wage level, so if your role involves multiple Thermo Fisher facilities, clarify which location is listed before signing your offer.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Business Manager roles
Search Migrate Mate to filter Thermo Fisher Scientific Business Manager openings by visa type. This lets you focus your applications on roles where sponsorship is explicitly on the table, rather than cold-applying and raising it late in the process.
Prepare your PERM documentation early for green card paths
Thermo Fisher regularly sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for Business Manager roles. The PERM labor certification process requires documented recruitment efforts by the employer, which takes months. Raise long-term sponsorship intent during the offer stage, not after you've already started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Business Managers?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Business Manager positions. These roles are evaluated as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Your degree field matters here: a background in life sciences, engineering, or business with domain relevance to the specific division strengthens the petition. Sponsorship is typically initiated after an offer is extended.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific use for Business Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors several visa categories for Business Manager positions, including H-1B, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for current students. For longer-term pathways, the company also files EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa petitions through the PERM labor certification process, making it viable for candidates pursuing permanent residence.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Business Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher typically looks for a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or business, combined with experience in commercial or operational roles within scientific, laboratory, or healthcare industries. Familiarity with product management, P&L ownership, or customer-facing responsibilities in a research or instrumentation environment strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How do I apply for Business Manager jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
You can browse and apply for Business Manager openings at Thermo Fisher Scientific directly through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can prioritize positions that match your work authorization situation. Once you identify a role, apply through Thermo Fisher's careers portal and be prepared to address your visa status during the early screening stage rather than waiting until an offer is made.
How do I time my application around the H-1B cap and Thermo Fisher's hiring cycle?
H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Targeting Thermo Fisher Business Manager roles between October and February gives you enough runway for interviews, an offer, and USCIS registration before the March lottery window opens. If you miss the cap cycle, ask whether a cap-exempt affiliated entity or a bridge on OPT is possible while you wait for the next cycle.