General Management Summer Associate
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What you'll do
- Operations & Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial & Sales
- Research & Development
- Products & Services
- Annual Operating Plans
- Customer Channels
What they're looking for
- MBA student completing their degree between December 2027 – June 2028 with an Undergraduate degree in Business, Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
- 3+ years work experience post-Undergraduate degree – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations.
- Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry required.
- 1+ years experience managing direct reports.
- Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and 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.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
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Why Join Us?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our General Management (GM) Summer Associate program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. GM Summer Associates who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for the full-time General Management Graduate Leadership Development Program (GM GLDP) during their Summer with us to begin post-graduation.
As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both the GM Summer Associate assignment and the GM GLDP. Potential placement into the GM Summer Associate and the GM GLDP is 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 GM Summer Associate program is a 10-week position set to occur between June 14, 2027 – August 20, 2027.��All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.
For this role, Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:
Operations & Manufacturing Plants
Commercial & Sales
Research & Development
Products & Services
Annual Operating Plans
Customer Channels
Compensation & Relocation
The GM Summer Associate program offers an hourly rate of $55.00. If eligible, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Please note that GM Summer Associates are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their Summer with us.
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
MBA student completing their degree between December 2027 – June 2028 with an Undergraduate degree in one of the following: Business, Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
3+ years work experience post-Undergraduate degree – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry required.
1+ years experience managing direct reports.
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 internship and 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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $50.00–$65.00.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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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