General Management Summer Associate Intern
Thermo Fisher Scientific
General Management Summer Associate Intern
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Why Join Us?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, ourGeneral Management (GM) Summer Associateprogram is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent.GM Summer Associateswhodemonstrateexceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our valueswillbe considered forthefull-timeGeneral Management Graduate Leadership Development Program (GM GLDP)during theirSummerwith us to begin post-graduation.
As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations,applicantsare required tobegeographicallyflexibleand mobilefor both theGM Summer Associateassignment andtheGM GLDP. Potential placement intotheGM Summer Associateand theGM GLDPis 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
TheGMSummer Associateprogram is a10-weekpositionset to occur betweenJune 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,Summerprojects may include the following responsibilities:
Operations & Manufacturing Plants
Commercial & Sales
Research & Development
Products & Services
Annual Operating Plans
Customer Channels
Compensation & Relocation
TheGM Summer Associateprogramoffersan hourly rateof$55.00.If eligible, a relocation stipend is offeredin the amount of$5,000. Students must belocated50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.Please note thatGM Summer Associatesare required tohave a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work locationfor the duration of theirSummer with us.
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
MBAstudent completingtheirdegreebetweenDecember 2027 – June 2028with 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+yearswork experience post-Undergraduate degree – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industryrequired.
1+yearsexperiencemanaging direct reports.
Leadership Profile:
Proven leadership experiencewithatrack recordof 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 aninnovative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
Geographic mobility and flexibilityrequiredto 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 isrequiredthroughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.
If this sounds like you,we'dlove 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
Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies
Thermo Fisher Scientific makes and sells the instruments, chemicals, consumables and lab services that drug companies, hospitals, universities and industrial labs use for research, testing and production. Its products cover work from gene sequencing and protein analysis to diagnostic tests and lab freezers, and its distribution arm ships supplies to labs worldwide. Drug developers also hire it to run clinical trials and to manufacture medicines under contract. It earns money from consumables that labs buy again and again, along with instrument sales, service contracts and outsourcing fees. The company traces its roots to Thermo Electron, founded in 1956, which merged with Fisher Scientific in 2006, and it is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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