Thermo Fisher Scientific - Oceanside, CA
posted 5 months ago
As a Strategic Partnering and Innovation Manager within the Strategy Portfolio & Business Development team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in driving the identification, pursuit, and acquisition of strategic business opportunities. This includes commercial and R&D partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, licensing, and acquisitions that align with the company's business strategy. Your work will directly contribute to significant advancements in areas such as cancer research, environmental protection, and food safety, making a real-world impact through your efforts. In this position, you will lead all aspects of legal contract negotiations, collaborating closely with legal and business colleagues to execute agreements with external partners. You will assess the market to identify gaps and new technologies that can be pursued for new product development, ensuring that the businesses you support are aligned with the latest advancements in the field. Your role will also involve mentoring and supporting internal teams on contract and partnership-related matters, which includes updating internal contract and deal management systems to enhance operational efficiency. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful partnership implementation and compliance post-agreement. You will be responsible for developing and implementing processes and procedures that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business development function. Your ability to communicate optimally with internal partners across a matrixed organization will be essential for success in this position.