Women's History Month 2020 | Thermo Fisher Scientific

WE'RE CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Women colleagues across Thermo Fisher Scientific come together to lead, drive and support our Women’s Employee Resource Group (WERG) on a global scale. All year long, as well as on International Women’s Day (IWD) (officially recognized March 8) and during Women’s History Month, the WERG focuses its efforts on demonstrating solidarity and support for gender equality as well as advancing and recognizing women’s achievements. Below we highlight the ways in which some of our WERG members are embracing this year’s theme, #EachforEqual, on a personal or professional level.

“I've been very fortunate to have had great mentors, colleagues and individuals, men and women alike, who took time to invest in me and support my career journey. And for that, I am incredibly passionate about supporting women to be the absolute best that they can be and dedicated to doing what I can to support others in their career development, championing women's causes and celebrating others for their successes and achievements. At Thermo Fisher Scientific we firmly believe that in working together, we can drive change and have an impact on society, helping to create a gender equal world for ourselves and for future generations.”

Bronwyn Brophy, President, EMEA

Roopa, IT Process Analyst II

"After 10 years in the organization I get a feeling of accomplishment. I am able to maintain work life balance along with the required career growth and learning opportunities. During my free time, I normally look out for courses which enable me to perform within my current role. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day."

Eleanor,
QA Engineer

"I am passionate about helping people in both a professional and personal environment. I am a mental health first aider and regularly speak very openly about my own struggles in order to try help others overcome barriers. Be true to who you are and never change yourself to try and please other people!"

Ning Ning, R&D Scientist

Nominated to be profiled for International Women’s Day for being an intelligent, creative, kind and compassionate human being. When COVID-19 caused a serious shortage of hygienic face masks in China, Ning Ning decided on her own accord to send as many masks as she could buy in local shops over to Shanghai. She did this quietly and not asking for recognition.

Alicia, HR Partner

“I work to make a future where my girls will have a better environment and experiences that I can say I have personally helped create as a testament of my legacy. I’m inspired by the quote: If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

Stéphanie, Customer Service Supervisor

"I am running addict. I run for fun and for performance. Running makes me free. I like to set personal goals and always challenge myself. For my daily life, running gives me the strength to achieve professional goals. My advice - never give up! Don't wait until you have reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal!"

Caroline, Buyer

"I am a volunteer and active member of the local 'Happy Earth Now' association, which shares my values and ideals for a better world: raising awareness about animals, humans and the planet. There are no small efforts, every effort counts: we are all actors of change!"

Beccy, Project Manager III

"I am proud of my personal journey, life throws challenges your way and that is inevitable. Take time to reflect on your own personal experiences, what you have achieved and how you have grown- it is so important! Advice: ‘Your biggest enemy is you, when you don’t believe you can accomplish anything that you put your mind to’."

Maxine, Manufacturing Planner III

"I've always been career driven and I didn't want that to change when I became a mommy. I made a conscious effort that my career would only be put on hold whilst on maternity, not stopped. I'm proud that I've gained the right work/life balance to enable me to drive my career forwards whilst making sure it never comprises my family."

Stefanie, Field Service Engineer

"I am working in a male dominated environment as an engineer for a couple of years now. In my spare time I do various things and love being creative in writing, singing and acting. Never stop believing in yourself and dream big and find strength in yourself. And always ask for help and network as much as you can."

Vasanthy, Marketing Manager

"Take the first step with confidence towards equality and breaking the glass ceiling to move ahead. I aspire to reach greater heights and strive to inspire my kids and colleagues."

Kim, Engineer/Scientist II

"I’m a Manufacturing Scientist and a proud mum of two young children. I balance working life and motherhood. Advice: Enjoy the little things as one day you will look back and realise they were the big things!"

Laura, Project Manager II

"I am proud of my career development and the improvement in my self confidence…. And I want to be on the Great British Bake Off ! Never be afraid to try something different! A lateral career move can enable you to broaden your horizons and develop new skills and experience!"

Sarb, Global Senior IT Project Manager

“I am passionate about supporting our next generation, to understand the skills required to work in large companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific and feel I am well suited for this role. I envisage a world where education and experience are one.”

Cossandra, Supervisor & WERG Lead

"Pursue your dreams with passion and power. You are worth the effort."

Angelina, Recruiter III

"I follow my passion, take pride and find purpose in whatever I do, be it at work or leading my clan. I always take the time to celebrate and reflect. I firmly believe that any time you invest in yourself is time well spent. My favorite quote - She believed she could, so she did."

Maria, R&D Scientists LSMS

Maria brings order out of chaos and is an invaluable member of the team. Maria always brings a perspective to a problem/situation that others haven’t considered, and it’s always a better overall solution. She can relate to people and understand their point of view like few people can. She balances a family and a high-stress job and makes it look easy.

Emily, Marketing Communications Manager

"I campaign for the entitlement of non-human animals to the possession of their own existence. Their most basic interests—such as the need to avoid suffering—should be respected together with their sentience, intelligence and emotional capacity. I always wonder why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realize I am somebody."

Kiruthiga, Manager Operations

"I practice yoga that enables me to improve my focus, observation and listening skills. As a result, I started enjoying all moments of my life. To become successful, upskilling & reskilling ourselves constantly is an absolute necessity. Being a mother of two and these simple techniques help me to balance the different situations of life."

Laura, Quality Control Team Leader

"When you are facing a challenge or are outside of your comfort zone, always remember that regardless of how difficult you find it, it is a learning opportunity you will come out of the other side with a new understanding and experience. I am a proud survivor of a rare brain tumour. I took a hit in my career to move back closer to home during recovery, but have been capable of remodelling my whole life successfully!"

Leenam, Customer Service Manager

"Building a world class team was my dream converted to my passion. Self-motivation and determination helped me build my current team as we continue to progress forward. It was not easy, as I had two tiny tots at home who equally deserved my attention and are also my dream. My family extended their support to balance my work and life. Perpetual resilience is my value which has helped me build my credibility and positivity."

Anahita, Process Excellence Manager

"What makes me remarkable is that I always do what I love. In my spare time I follow my passion for dance in the form of Zumba workouts which keeps me fit, happy and ready to take on any challenge. Remarkable people do what they love. They don’t let the world dictate their life. They take it by the horns and take back their life."

Pamela, Customer Service

"In life, everything is possible, you can realize your dream if you give yourself the means to succeed! Despite the obstacles that you may meet, don’t give up and don’t lose sight of the goal that you want to achieve!"

Jo, Systems Analyst

"I believe in good education because it provides the academic, practical and creative tools to questions and engage with the world and to positively contribute to society. Use your skills, knowledge and expertise to help others and make the world a better place."

Ritwika, Associate Product Manager

"I love my work and my team! In my spare time, I make music and sing for ads, movies and albums. Writing songs for social causes makes me happy, that is how I convey my thoughts to people I have never met. You only live once, so define your own path and don’t miss out on anything you love doing. Be fearless, be a woman!"