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Operations Leadership
​​​​​​​Development Program

Why join us?


The Opeations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is an accelerated opportunity to develop the vital competencies and experiences needed for a career as an Operations leader.

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for the OLDP and post-program. Rotational assignments and full-time placements are based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.

Strategic business impact
The OLDP is a two-year program set to occur between July 20, 2027 – July 2029. Participants will complete four, six-month 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. Assignments will include the following core rotations in addition to other elective opportunities in Supply Chain, Distribution/Logistics, Procurement, and Quality:

Examples of rotations

Core Technical 
Manufacturing Engineering
PPI Specialist
Process Engineer
Value Engineer
Core People Management
Distribution Team Lead
Production Team Lead
Quality Team Lead

Compensation
Our OLDP offers a starting salary of $84,000 in addition to the following as part of the total compensation: Annual Incentive Plan, Sign-on Bonus, and Relocation Assistance.

What we look for

Over a thousand people have joined Simple since we were founded in 2012. They appreciate our blend of personal support and tailored career path. We take our job very seriously, but at the same time we want you to take your job seriously too. We offer several benefits, including a Thanksgiving meal and Christmas bonus."

Academic background & work experience: 

  • Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 – June 2027 in one of the following: Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field of study.  

  • 1+ years of Operations-related work experience (i.e. work experience, internships, special projects, etc.).   

Leadership profile: 

  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.  

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.  

  • Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.  

  • Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.  

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.  

  • Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.  

  • Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.  

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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 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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