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Operations Leadership
​​​​​​​Development Program

About the program

The Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as an Operations leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific. The program is led by a dedicated Program Manager with oversight by the Operations Leadership Team. OLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of Operations 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

Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Engineering
Planning & Sourcing
Logistics
Distribution Operations
Team Leader
Production Supervisor
Process Engineer
Practical Process Improvement

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

Eligibility Criteria​​​​​​​
  • Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2024 and June 2025 in one of the following: Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
  • 1+ years of Operations-related experience required (i.e. work experience, internships, special projects, etc.).
  • Strong desire and motivation to develop a career as a future Operations leader and serve in a people manager capacity post-LDP.
  • Consistent track record of teamwork demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
  • Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
  • Ability to interact with and 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 LDP participants. Real impact.

See what our program participants have to say about their experience with us! 
“When I graduated from college I worked as a design engineer for an organization. After spending a year in the role, I realized that I was innately curious about leadership within an organization. This curiosity led me to apply to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Operations Leadership Development Program as it presented a unique opportunity to broaden my technical ability while simultaneously gaining direct leadership experience. Since joining Thermo Fisher, I have been fortunate to gain experiences leading Operations of 40+ people, to most recently driving a global business development team responsible for the company’s growth strategy. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the commitment and support of the company’s leadership who believed in me since my first day as an OLDP!” 
Jorge, OLDP alumni, Boston University
“Even after four years of taking courses and completing internships, I still found myself unsure of exactly what I wanted to pursue after university. I was fortunate to stumble upon rotational programs – an exciting opportunity to experience various positions over a short period of time. Through my experience in the program, I have been able to experiment with different job functions, work with a diversity of team members, gain close friends and inspiring mentors that are truly invested in my success, and create impact both in my projects and in different involvement groups. The exposure to different roles, leadership styles, business segments, and people allowed me to grow as I was able to consciously decide the kind of leader I would like to be at the onset of my career. The consistent steep learning curves that came with each new rotation taught me to approach challenges with an open mind and curiosity, enabling an accelerated personal and professional development. After all these experiences, I was able to make an informed decision for my full-time role post-program, feeling confident after having gained a well-rounded view of the company.” 
Megan, OLDP alumna, UC Berkeley 
“The year before I graduated, I accepted a summer internship position with the operations team and after a fun and challenging experience, was excited to receive an offer to join the Operations Rotation Program. After graduation, I spent the next two years in the program learning roles spanning Quality, Manufacturing, Distribution and Demand Planning while traveling to different sites to learn about our different products and operations teams. This program afforded me a unique opportunity to experience various jobs and people managers, while building my expertise and network within one company. I have learned so much from the rotational program and am blessed to have worked with so many passionate and collaborative colleagues.”
Nathan, previous intern and OLDP alumni, Arizona State University
“After receiving my Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina A&T, I knew I wanted to optimize my degree as much as possible. Operations allows use to use critical thinking, business strategy, and people leadership to achieve business goals. With this program, I saw I would be able to gain 4 different experiences and challenges within a two-year period which really intrigued me. Not only have I been able to find my niche, but I have also gained other valuable skills to become an asset wherever I am. I have been able to work on a variety of valuable projects that directly contribute to the success of Thermo Fisher Scientific. In all, this decision has been one I can look back on and say I made the right one.” 
Derrick, current OLDP, North Carolina A&T State University
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