Strategic Business Development Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Strategic Business Development roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific sit at the intersection of science and commerce, requiring candidates who can translate complex research and diagnostic solutions into client-facing growth. Thermo Fisher has a consistent track record of sponsoring international professionals across multiple visa categories for this function.
See All Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 101+ Strategic Business Development Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific jobs


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?
See all 101+ Strategic Business Development Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Strategic Business Development Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Get Access To All Jobs
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Strategic Account Executive
Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales teams with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.
The ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD) develops, manufactures, and markets complete blood test systems to support the clinical diagnosis and monitoring of allergy, asthma and autoimmune diseases. With 1,500 employees worldwide, IDD is the global leader in in-vitro allergy testing and also the European leader in autoimmunity diagnostics. The allergy and autoimmunity product lines operate on a common instrument platform, Phadia Laboratory Systems, which supports both productivity and cost efficiencies in clinical laboratories around the world.
The territory is a remote position covering all of Upstate NY and all of PA, and must live PA or Upstate NY to manage the territory.
What will you do?
- Present and sell our value proposition at the C-Suite level, as well as ensure total account agreement and happiness. Understand the dynamics of healthcare delivery in designated markets.
- Protect our current base through excellent account management to grow our Autoimmune business in all key markets. This requires effectively balancing the financial goals of the organization and the customer to sell capital equipment to secure long-term contracts and relationships with customers.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Market Development team, and District Managers to facilitate effective, appropriate instrument placements to drive sustained clinical adoption in assigned territory.
- Grow autoimmune market share through conversions using all contractual options (purchase, lease, and placement). Sell Capital serving as IDDs Instrument specialist.
- Travel is frequent, at approximately 50% of total time.
How will you get here?
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required preferably in business, sciences or a related field
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant commercial diagnostic sales experience, or related, working in partnership with senior level team members
- 2+ years successful experience in capital diagnostic or medical device sales, and a track record of success as a Regional Account Manager or equivalent is preferred
- Prefer successful C-Suite sales history
- Prior Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) background or other hands on’ laboratory experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Shown success and strength in developing customer relationships and translating customer business goals and challenges into company-provided solutions and services
- Proven skills in leadership, strategic selling, negotiating, presentation and financial/business insight
- Self-starter, able to work independently in a remote capacity, and be willing to travel approximately 50% of time
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $87,600.00–$140,000.00. 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

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Strategic Account Executive
Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales teams with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.
The ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD) develops, manufactures, and markets complete blood test systems to support the clinical diagnosis and monitoring of allergy, asthma and autoimmune diseases. With 1,500 employees worldwide, IDD is the global leader in in-vitro allergy testing and also the European leader in autoimmunity diagnostics. The allergy and autoimmunity product lines operate on a common instrument platform, Phadia Laboratory Systems, which supports both productivity and cost efficiencies in clinical laboratories around the world.
The territory is a remote position covering all of Upstate NY and all of PA, and must live PA or Upstate NY to manage the territory.
What will you do?
- Present and sell our value proposition at the C-Suite level, as well as ensure total account agreement and happiness. Understand the dynamics of healthcare delivery in designated markets.
- Protect our current base through excellent account management to grow our Autoimmune business in all key markets. This requires effectively balancing the financial goals of the organization and the customer to sell capital equipment to secure long-term contracts and relationships with customers.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Market Development team, and District Managers to facilitate effective, appropriate instrument placements to drive sustained clinical adoption in assigned territory.
- Grow autoimmune market share through conversions using all contractual options (purchase, lease, and placement). Sell Capital serving as IDDs Instrument specialist.
- Travel is frequent, at approximately 50% of total time.
How will you get here?
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required preferably in business, sciences or a related field
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant commercial diagnostic sales experience, or related, working in partnership with senior level team members
- 2+ years successful experience in capital diagnostic or medical device sales, and a track record of success as a Regional Account Manager or equivalent is preferred
- Prefer successful C-Suite sales history
- Prior Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) background or other hands on’ laboratory experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Shown success and strength in developing customer relationships and translating customer business goals and challenges into company-provided solutions and services
- Proven skills in leadership, strategic selling, negotiating, presentation and financial/business insight
- Self-starter, able to work independently in a remote capacity, and be willing to travel approximately 50% of time
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $87,600.00–$140,000.00. 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
See all 101+ Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Strategic Business Development Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific Jobs
Frame your science fluency for commercial roles
Thermo Fisher's business development teams sell into research, clinical, and biopharma accounts. Align your resume to show domain knowledge in life sciences or diagnostics alongside revenue or partnership outcomes, not just general sales experience.
Confirm LCA filings before your interview
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database for Thermo Fisher's Labor Condition Applications under Strategic Business Development or related titles. This tells you which locations actively file and which job titles appear on approved LCAs.
Target divisions with recurring international hiring
Thermo Fisher's Specialty Diagnostics, Life Sciences, and Biosciences divisions each hire business development talent separately. Applying directly to a division posting, rather than a generic corporate listing, gets your application closer to a hiring manager who controls sponsorship decisions.
Get your offer letter reviewed before H-1B filing
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for business development roles. Confirm your offer letter specifies a degree requirement in a directly related field, such as biochemistry, molecular biology, or biomedical sciences, not a generic business or sales qualification.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by sponsorship type
Thermo Fisher posts across dozens of sub-functions under business development. Use Migrate Mate to filter current openings by the visa category relevant to your status, whether H-1B, TN, or F-1 OPT, so you focus on roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Business Developments?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Strategic Business Development roles. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical or scientific field. Candidates with degrees in life sciences, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines are generally well-positioned. Your offer letter should explicitly state the degree requirement tied to the role.
How do I apply for Strategic Business Development jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Applications go through Thermo Fisher's careers portal at jobs.thermofisher.com. Roles are posted at the division level, so searching by business unit, such as Life Sciences or Specialty Diagnostics, returns more targeted results than searching broadly. You can also browse and filter current Strategic Business Development openings at Thermo Fisher by visa type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship is confirmed.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Strategic Business Development roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Cards for this function. H-1B is the most common path for full-time hires from outside the TN-eligible countries. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying scientific or business roles may be eligible for TN status. Green Card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is available for employees moving toward permanent residence.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Strategic Business Development roles?
Most Strategic Business Development positions at Thermo Fisher require a bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, or engineering discipline, with some senior roles expecting an MBA or advanced science degree. Practical experience selling or partnering in biopharma, genomics, or clinical research markets is weighted heavily. For H-1B eligibility, your degree field must directly relate to the technical scope of the role, not just to general business development.
How do I time my visa sponsorship process when accepting a Strategic Business Development offer at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Timing depends on your current status. For H-1B cap-subject candidates, Thermo Fisher must register you in USCIS's lottery by late March for an October 1 start date. For TN holders or F-1 OPT candidates, status transfers can happen faster. Discuss sponsorship intent explicitly during the offer stage, since PERM labor certification for Green Cards can take one to three years from filing and is separate from your initial work authorization.
See which Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Strategic Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific Jobs