Senior Product Development Manager Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Product Development Manager roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific sit at the intersection of scientific innovation and commercial execution, spanning life sciences, diagnostics, and laboratory instrumentation. Thermo Fisher has a well-established sponsorship infrastructure that actively supports international candidates through both temporary work visas and permanent residence pathways.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
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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 portfolio to Thermo Fisher's product pipeline
Thermo Fisher hires Senior Product Development Managers across biologics, analytical instruments, and diagnostics. Review recent product launches and FDA clearances to frame your development experience around the specific business unit you're targeting before you apply.
Translate your degree field for specialty occupation review
H-1B approval for product development roles requires demonstrating a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A biomedical engineering or chemistry degree supports this cleanly; a general business degree typically does not without substantial technical coursework documentation.
Ask about sponsorship scope during the recruiter screen
Thermo Fisher sponsors both H-1B and employment-based Green Cards, but coverage depends on the business unit and whether the role is classified as a critical technical position. Confirm which pathways the specific hiring team has budget and precedent for before advancing.
Time your OPT STEM extension around Thermo Fisher's hiring cycles
Senior product development roles at Thermo Fisher often open in Q1 and Q3 alongside fiscal planning. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM extension timeline with your DSO early so your work authorization covers the full onboarding window without a gap.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by sponsorship type
Thermo Fisher posts Senior Product Development Manager roles across multiple divisions, and not every posting reflects the same sponsorship willingness. Use Migrate Mate to surface and track roles that align with your visa category and target business unit.
Prepare your PERM documentation before the offer stage
If you're targeting an employment-based Green Card through Thermo Fisher, the PERM labor certification process through DOL requires extensive records of your qualifications and the recruitment process. Gathering your transcripts, foreign credential evaluations, and employment verification letters before an offer accelerates the timeline significantly.
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Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Product Development Managers?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Senior Product Development Managers. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given its requirement for a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or scientific field. Sponsorship availability can vary by business unit and location, so confirming with the recruiter during initial screening is the most reliable step.
How do I apply for Senior Product Development Manager jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Applications go through Thermo Fisher's careers portal, where roles are posted by business unit and location. You can also find and track open Senior Product Development Manager positions that match your visa type on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by sponsorship status. Tailoring your application to the specific product line or division increases your chances of moving to a recruiter screen.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Senior Product Development Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B visas for most international hires in product development, as well as TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying scientific roles. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for candidates earlier in their career transition. For longer-term pathways, Thermo Fisher supports EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card sponsorship for senior roles.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Senior Product Development Manager roles?
Thermo Fisher typically looks for a bachelor's or master's degree in a life sciences, engineering, or chemistry-related field, combined with hands-on product development experience in regulated environments such as medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Familiarity with stage-gate development processes, FDA or CE marking requirements, and cross-functional team leadership is commonly expected at the senior level.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Senior Product Development Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
For H-1B sponsorship, the timeline depends on the USCIS lottery cycle, which opens each April for an October 1 start date, though premium processing can reduce USCIS adjudication to around 15 business days after selection. For employment-based Green Cards, the PERM process through DOL alone typically takes six to eighteen months before an I-140 petition can be filed with USCIS.
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