Senior/Executive Director - Thermo Fisher Strategic/Venture Capital Team
Senior/Executive Director - Thermo Fisher Strategic/Venture Capital Team
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science delivering innovative solutions across life sciences diagnostics pharmaceuticals and laboratory services.
Strategic/Venture Capital team plays a critical role in identifying and investing in high-impact technologies companies and partnerships that align with Thermo Fishers mission to enable customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.
Position Overview
We are seeking an investment team partner and to drive investment sourcing strategic partnerships and commercial value creation within Thermo Fisher Scientifics Strategic Capital team. This individual will play a key role in identifying emerging companies structuring investment opportunities and supporting strategic collaborations that enhance Thermo Fishers long-term growth.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in venture capital corporate development corporate venture capital or strategic partnerships within life sciences diagnostics or pharma services combined with deep industry knowledge and a proven ability to evaluate and execute high-value deals.
The Successful Candidate will be a diligent and thorough leader who proven ability to cultivate relationships and foster partnerships. This persons professional focus will be on generating value for multiple constituents through the development of mutually beneficial partnership
This position will report into the Head of Strategic Capital for Thermo Fisher (which reports into the Chief Operating Officer)
Key Responsibilities
Opportunity Sourcing & Deal Execution
Identify and evaluate high-potential early- to growth-stage companies aligned with Thermo Fishers strategic priorities.
Develop relationships with entrepreneurs venture capital firms accelerators and industry leaders to enhance deal flow.
Conduct market research competitive analysis and due diligence to assess investment opportunities.
Work cross-functionally with internal business units to align investments with Thermo Fishers technology product and commercial strategies.
Support transaction structuring financial modeling and transaction recommendations to executive leadership.
Corporate Strategy & Internal Engagement
Work closely with senior executives to shape investment thesis portfolio strategy and sector focus areas.
Develop reports presentations and thought leadership to communicate investment trends and strategic insights to internal stakeholders.
Support M&A activities by identifying early-stage companies that could become future acquisition targets.
Represent Thermo Fisher at industry conferences investor summits and corporate innovation events.
Innovation Strategic Partnerships General Manager & Ecosystem Development
Build program plan to achieve $500m of revenues through commercial equity and non-equity innovation partnerships by 2030 and execute.
Establish and manage additional fund vehicles as needed and associated partnership opportunity evaluation.
Establish and manage strategic partnerships with biotech pharma diagnostics and life sciences tools companies including Thermo Fishers Biotech VC commitment portfolio.
Collaborate with internal R&D commercial and business unit leaders to identify synergies between investments and Thermo Fishers existing businesses.
Support portfolio companies in commercial scaling regulatory strategy and market expansion.
Act as a bridge between external innovators and Thermo Fishers business units ensuring investment alignment with corporate strategy.
Act as member of target company boards or serve in non-voting board observer roles as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
10 years of experience in venture capital corporate development business development or strategy within life sciences diagnostics biotech or healthcare.
Strong understanding of biopharma R&D diagnostics life sciences tools CDMOs CROs and emerging healthcare technologies.
Proven track record in investment sourcing strategic partnerships and deal execution.
Experience structuring deals conducting due diligence and negotiating term sheets.
Deep industry network across biotech pharma startups and venture capital.
Bachelors degree in life sciences business or a related field required; MBA PhD or advanced degree preferred.
Key Competencies
Strong deal-making and financial analysis skills.
Ability to synthesize market insights into actionable investment strategies.
Excellent communication negotiation and executive presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Drives substantive high-level conversations with senior leaders and executives
Viewed as a leader and key decision maker with stakeholders
Engages and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues across the business
Recognized as a critical advisor to business leadership
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
