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

General Management 
​​​​​​​Graduate Leadership
​​​​​​​Development Program
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our team is committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

The impact you'll make...
A General Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific leads a site, business unit or region and has ultimate accountability for setting the long-term vision and strategy and driving the day-to-day operations to fulfill that strategy.

The General Management Graduate Leadership Development Program (GM GLDP) is an accelerated opportunity to develop the vital competencies and gain the necessary experiences for a career as a General Manager at Thermo Fisher
Product or Service Management 
End-to-End Operations 
Commercial Acumen 
Balancing Business and Financial Levers 
GM GLDP participants will complete three, twelve-month role-based rotations that provide strategic direction while gaining proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, and regions. Learning opportunities will include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding LDP alumni.

Compensation: Our GM GLDP offers a starting salary of $155,000 in addition to the following as part of the total compensation: Annual Incentive Plan, Sign-on Bonus, Equity Grant, Relocation Assistance

Start Date & Location Assignment: The GM GLDP is set to begin July 13, 2026 and end July 2029. Across the three (3) year program, GM GLDPs will be placed according to current business needs. As such, geographic flexibility is required for this opportunity. Individuals are responsible for finalizing housing and transportation prior to program commencement.
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Applicant criteria
  • Graduate student completing an MBA degree between December 2023 and June 2026 with an Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Business, Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
  • 3+ years (5+ preferred) 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.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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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