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Senior Manager Strategy Analytical Instruments
Waltham MA (site based role)
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
This role sits at the center of strategy for Thermo Fisher Scientifics $7B Analytical Instruments business supporting leaders on high-stakes questions that shape priorities portfolio direction and performance. The Senior Manager brings a strong strategic mindset to ambiguous business problems applying structured frameworks rigorous analysis and outside-in context to turn complexity into clarity.
The role emphasizes executive-ready synthesis and storytelling: connecting market dynamics business performance and strategic tradeoffs into clear so-what narratives. The role contributes to long-range strategy and planning while spending most of its time shaping decisions and driving recommendations through structured analysis sharp synthesis and executive-ready communication.
Operating within a large matrixed organization the Senior Manager is a key member of the Strategy team and partners closely with cross-functional leaders and senior executives navigating complexity with professionalism sound judgment and humility. This role offers the opportunity to rapidly learn a dynamic technology-driven business influenced by evolving market and macroeconomic trends
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
Produce executive-ready strategic briefs that clarify key issues drivers and decisions.
Synthesize outside-in trends (market shifts technology evolution competitor moves) and translate them into practical implications for the business e.g. risks whitespace priority shifts.
Conduct operational assessments (launch performance portfolio analyses org design options etc.) to identify improvement opportunities and drive insights.
Partner cross-functionally to develop hypotheses collect data and develop storylines and ensure alignment before materials reach executives.
Develop and manage repeatable deliverables frameworks and business rhythms that raise clarity and quality of strategic communication.
Education/Experience:
MBA or PhD in relevant scientific field required plus 34 years post-degree consulting experience at the Manager level (or equivalent strategic role in industry) preferred. Bachelors consideration with 6 years experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Proven ability to learn rapidly distill complex problems and produce clear deliverables.
Strong analytic foundation and structured problem solving Willing to roll up their sleeves.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to deliver CEO-caliber materials with precision and judgment. Believes clear thoughtful communication is a driver of impact.
Ability to navigate complex matrixed environments. Demonstrated maturity and humility engaging with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders; strong presence without overstepping governance while building trust.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. High attention to detail strong organization and consistency under pressure.
Seek feedback proactively and maintain a humble collaborative working style in a high-stakes environment.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $143000.00$214000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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Senior Manager
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