Product Development Manager Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Thermo Fisher Scientific hires Product Development Managers across its life sciences, diagnostics, and laboratory instruments divisions, and the company has a well-established process for sponsoring work visas for this function. If you're an international candidate with a background in R&D or product lifecycle management, Thermo Fisher is an active sponsoring employer worth targeting.
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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. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
This is an onsite role in Marietta, OH.
DESCRIPTION:
As Sr. Manager, R&D – ULT Product Development, you will lead the design and development of Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers serving laboratory, clinical, and medical device markets. You will manage a multidisciplinary design team responsible for refrigeration systems, mechanical design, and control systems integration, guiding products from concept through commercialization.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will ensure products meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives, while advancing innovation through structured Technology Readiness Level (TRL) development and disciplined New Product Development (NPD) execution. Your work will directly influence product quality, compliance readiness, speed to market, and long-term platform sustainability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Technical & Program Leadership
- Lead and manage the ULT Product Development team supporting new platforms, technology insertions, and sustaining engineering initiatives.
- Own product design execution from concept through design transfer, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, regulatory expectations, and manufacturing readiness.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership in refrigeration systems, mechanical design, and controls integration for complex electromechanical products.
- Drive TRL maturation of innovative technologies and solutions prior to NPD introduction.
Design Control & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to ISO 13485 design control processes, including design planning, risk management, verification, validation, and design transfer.
- Oversee creation and maintenance of Design History Files (DHF), design specifications, drawings, and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead and facilitate design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, and product safety evaluations.
- Support product approval strategies, including test methods, acceptance criteria, and compliance to applicable standards (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA, Energy Star).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and PMO throughout the NPD process.
- Support product road-mapping activities by translating customer and market needs into actionable technical strategies.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to ensure robust design transfer and production scalability.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and sustain standard work, design best practices, and common engineering processes.
- Apply Lean, PPI, VAVE, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools to accelerate development and improve value.
- Foster a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the team.
People Leadership
- Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, building technical depth and leadership capability within the team.
- Set clear performance expectations and support career development through coaching and feedback.
- Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical engagement to deliver results.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic with limited international travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of product development experience with complex electromechanical systems, preferably refrigeration or thermal systems
- 3+ years of people management or senior technical leadership experience
- Experience developing ULT, HVAC/R, or temperature-controlled systems strongly preferred
- Experience in regulated product development environments (medical device, laboratory equipment, or life sciences)
- Demonstrated experience applying ISO 13485 design controls
- Hands-on experience with PLM systems, change management, and design transfer
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resource planning
- Familiarity with Lean, PPI, or continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong technical foundation in refrigeration systems, mechanical design, and control systems integration
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business and customer value
- Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving mindset with data-driven decision making
- Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Experience facilitating design reviews, risk assessments, and technical trade studies
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
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. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
This is an onsite role in Marietta, OH.
DESCRIPTION:
As Sr. Manager, R&D – ULT Product Development, you will lead the design and development of Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers serving laboratory, clinical, and medical device markets. You will manage a multidisciplinary design team responsible for refrigeration systems, mechanical design, and control systems integration, guiding products from concept through commercialization.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will ensure products meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives, while advancing innovation through structured Technology Readiness Level (TRL) development and disciplined New Product Development (NPD) execution. Your work will directly influence product quality, compliance readiness, speed to market, and long-term platform sustainability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Technical & Program Leadership
- Lead and manage the ULT Product Development team supporting new platforms, technology insertions, and sustaining engineering initiatives.
- Own product design execution from concept through design transfer, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, regulatory expectations, and manufacturing readiness.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership in refrigeration systems, mechanical design, and controls integration for complex electromechanical products.
- Drive TRL maturation of innovative technologies and solutions prior to NPD introduction.
Design Control & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to ISO 13485 design control processes, including design planning, risk management, verification, validation, and design transfer.
- Oversee creation and maintenance of Design History Files (DHF), design specifications, drawings, and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead and facilitate design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, and product safety evaluations.
- Support product approval strategies, including test methods, acceptance criteria, and compliance to applicable standards (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA, Energy Star).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and PMO throughout the NPD process.
- Support product road-mapping activities by translating customer and market needs into actionable technical strategies.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to ensure robust design transfer and production scalability.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and sustain standard work, design best practices, and common engineering processes.
- Apply Lean, PPI, VAVE, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools to accelerate development and improve value.
- Foster a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the team.
People Leadership
- Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, building technical depth and leadership capability within the team.
- Set clear performance expectations and support career development through coaching and feedback.
- Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical engagement to deliver results.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic with limited international travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of product development experience with complex electromechanical systems, preferably refrigeration or thermal systems
- 3+ years of people management or senior technical leadership experience
- Experience developing ULT, HVAC/R, or temperature-controlled systems strongly preferred
- Experience in regulated product development environments (medical device, laboratory equipment, or life sciences)
- Demonstrated experience applying ISO 13485 design controls
- Hands-on experience with PLM systems, change management, and design transfer
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resource planning
- Familiarity with Lean, PPI, or continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong technical foundation in refrigeration systems, mechanical design, and control systems integration
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business and customer value
- Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving mindset with data-driven decision making
- Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Experience facilitating design reviews, risk assessments, and technical trade studies
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Product Development Manager roles requires a direct-field degree, not just a general science or engineering background. A degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline tied to Thermo Fisher's product lines strengthens your specialty occupation case considerably.
Target divisions with recurring product development hiring
Thermo Fisher's Life Sciences Solutions and Analytical Instruments groups post Product Development Manager roles more consistently than others. Focusing your applications on these divisions increases your chances of landing a role with an established internal sponsorship workflow.
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Migrate Mate filters Thermo Fisher Scientific jobs by visa sponsorship type so you can identify which open Product Development Manager positions are actively seeking sponsored candidates before you invest time in a full application.
Clarify sponsorship type before accepting an offer
Thermo Fisher sponsors both H-1B transfers and new cap-subject filings, but internal timelines differ. Before signing, confirm whether your role qualifies for cap-exempt filing through a related university affiliation or whether you'll need to wait for the April lottery window.
Prepare for PERM documentation early in the process
If your long-term path is a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, Thermo Fisher typically initiates PERM labor certification after an employee has settled into the role. Gather your foreign degree equivalency evaluation and employment records before that process starts, not after.
Use OPT strategically to build internal sponsorship history
F-1 OPT in STEM fields gives you up to three years of work authorization, which is enough time to demonstrate performance in a Product Development Manager track at Thermo Fisher and build the internal advocacy needed when your employer files your H-1B petition.
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Find Product Development Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Product Development Managers?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Product Development Manager roles. The company has an established immigration program and works with outside counsel to file petitions for qualifying positions. Roles in product development typically meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a degree in a specific scientific or engineering discipline relevant to the product line.
How do I apply for Product Development Manager jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
You can apply directly through Thermo Fisher Scientific's careers portal. Migrate Mate also lists open Product Development Manager positions at Thermo Fisher filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify roles where sponsorship is explicitly on the table before you apply. Tailoring your resume to the specific division and product area in the job posting improves your chances of clearing the initial screen.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Product Development Managers?
Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and immigrant visa categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for eligible employees. H-1B is the most common path for full-time Product Development Manager roles. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role and degree fall within a qualifying USMCA occupation category. Green Card sponsorship through PERM is available for longer-tenured employees.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Product Development Manager roles?
Most Product Development Manager postings at Thermo Fisher require a bachelor's degree at minimum in a relevant scientific or engineering field, with a master's degree preferred for senior-level positions. Hands-on experience with product lifecycle management, regulatory submissions, or laboratory instrumentation is commonly expected. Roles tied to diagnostics or biosciences divisions often require familiarity with FDA design controls or ISO standards.
What is the typical timeline for H-1B sponsorship at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
If you're subject to the H-1B cap, your employer must register you in the USCIS lottery in March, with an employment start date no earlier than October 1 of that year. Thermo Fisher typically initiates the filing process several months before that deadline. If you're transferring an existing H-1B from another employer, you can start on the receipt date without waiting for approval, which shortens the overall timeline significantly.
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