General Management ​​​​​​​Graduate Leadership ​​​​​​​Devemopment Program

General Management 
​​​​​​​Graduate Leadership
​​​​​​​Development Program

About the program

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The General Management – Graduate Leadership Development Program (GM GLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as a General Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. GM GLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of General Management while allowing for exposure to our core processes, technologies, and leaders. Participants will gain proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, products / services, and regions. Additional learning opportunities include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding Leadership Development Program alumni across the organization.

Examples of Rotations

Operations & Manufacturing Plants
Commercial & Sales
Research & Development
Products & Services
Annual Operating Plans
Customer Channel
Other critical impactful initiatives

We are looking for candidates who...
Want to make a 
global impact.
Have demonstrated leadership experience.
Are energized through championing change.
We will become future thought leaders.

Eligibility Criteria​​​​​​​
  • Graduate student completing an MBA degree between December 2024 and June 2025 with an undergraduate degree in one of the following: Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Genetics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
  • 5-7+ years work experience post-undergraduate degree – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry required.
  • 1+ years experience managing direct reports.
  • Distinguished results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
  • Consultative approach with internal and external partners and ability to cultivate ongoing, meaningful, positive relationships.
  • Prior experience setting strategy, leading impactful projects, defining budgets, and direct management / development of people and teams.
  • Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and agility in navigating ambiguity in a fast paced environment.
  • Confident applying Key Performance Indicators for effective forecasting and propelling continuous improvement.
  • Ability to influence colleagues and leaders at all levels of a matrixed environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong executive presence.
  • Geographic flexibility is required both during and upon completion of the program.
  • To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Real GLDP participants. Real impact.

See what our program participants have to say about their experience with us! 
“When I began to think about my post business school role, I knew for certain that I wanted to end up in a rotational program. However, I was very particular about what industry and function I ended up working in. With my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Medical Device Industry experience and overall passion for health care, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission aligned perfectly with what I value in a company and the Graduate Leadership Development Program GM track was a match made in heaven. The opportunity to go through three eight-month rotations while juggling two projects and being geographically flexible has been the best combination for me to learn multiple business segments, strengthen my ability to deal with ambiguity and see growth in influencing without authority. Also, I have had the privilege to be a part of a fantastic cohort of GLDPs and work cross-functionally across the company. As I prepare to roll off the program, I’m thankful for the many mentors and colleagues that have invested their time and energy in me to succeed in future endeavors here at Thermo Fisher.”
Ify, GLDP GM alumni, University of Minnesota 
“As a graduate student, I was looking for a full-time position that offered me meaningful work with meaningful people, and I found it in Thermo Fisher Scientific. I was able to find a company that gave me long term career growth opportunity while challenging me with new and exciting projects every step of the way. Therefore, I joined Thermo Fisher. During my two years as a GLDP, I learned how to be a better leader, strategically think about a business, and build cross-functional relationships. These skills and more are the reasons I feel confident to continue building my future career as a General Manager. I am also grateful for the relationships I have built in my cohort. I am surrounded by highly talented individuals who all are exceptional in what they do. I know that the foundation the GLDP has given us in these two years has already and will only continue to set us up well for years to come.” 
Mabel, GLDP GM alumna, University of North Carolina
“When I first began the recruiting process during my MBA, I was looking for a general management program where I could leverage my supply chain experience, apply the skills I would acquire through my MBA, and make a difference in healthcare and life sciences.  Thermo Fisher Scientific offered all these opportunities with the General Management Program. Each rotation within the program brings opportunities to grow my functional and company knowledge, collaborate with talented, highly motivated colleagues, and strengthen my leadership skills. The program has accelerated my exposure to different parts of the company with projects that are both impactful and highly visible to leadership. The guidance and mentorship from both current and past GLDP cohorts have been invaluable to my career development and in navigating the rotational program.” 
Elpidia, current GLDP GM, The University of Texas at Austin
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