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Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a CSD Diagnostic Partner in business development to grow its oncology diagnostics partnering business. The role develops global biopharma partnering strategies and leads business development from prospecting through contract closure, collaborating with cross-functional teams. It focuses on oncology companion diagnostics and requires at least five years of relevant business development, product management, or marketing experience. The position includes up to 50% domestic and international travel.
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CSD Diagnostic Partner - Business Development
R-01372723
Do you want to contribute to the future of Oncology companion diagnostics (CDx) in the Biopharmaceutical industry? Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., as a Senior Manager of Pharma Oncology CDx Business Development and be key player in growing our Oncology diagnostics partnering (DxP) business into the next decade. Work in collaborative teams leading to implement successful business development strategies on a global scale. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we have a uniquely differentiated next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform currently supporting Pharm partner clinical trials, drug registrations and commercial CDx launches worldwide. We have an industry leading NGS CDx team with a decade of experience and a successful track record enabling cancer patients to access innovative Oncology therapies.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnostic Partnering Strategy: Thoroughly analyze the Oncology Biopharmaceutical industry, drug development pipelines and the CDx competitive landscape. Partner with global teams to develop robust Biopharma penetration strategies, Oncology CDx value propositions and contribute to the DxP annual growth plan.
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Lead Business Development: Coordinate the entire business development process including, lead generation, prospecting, cost modeling, proposals and contract negotiations leading to successful contract closure.
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Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with global Clinical Sequencing Division functional teams including Research & Development, Program Management, Alliance Management, Product Management, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs, Finance and Legal counsel during deal development and closure.
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Results: Develop and implement DxP plans to achieve individual and team business objectives to meet or accede annual and strategic goals.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required preferably with experience in Oncology, clinical trials and Business Development, or other related fields. An MBA, PhD or equivalent life science degree is helpful.
Experience :
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Industry Knowledge: Practical understanding of Oncology biomarker and biopharmaceutical development as well as molecular companion diagnostics development. Experience in Solid Tumor and Heme malignancies is preferred.
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Minimum of 5+ years in-depth experience in business development, product management or marketing within the life science, molecular diagnostic or biopharmaceutical industries.
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Consistent track record navigating and mastering global Oncology drug development business landscape establishing and cultivating valuable client relationships with key business partners leading to positive business outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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Skills: Outstanding communications, team building and leadership. A self-starter proficient in analytical, presentation and influence others.
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Travel: Up to 50% domestic and international travel as required.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $118,800.00–$178,200.00.
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:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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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
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
How this job compares
Set against the 21,136 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$119–178K/yr
- California median$135–205K/yr2,121 salary ranges
- US median$123–194K/yr14,806 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $149K, is 15% below the California median midpoint ($175K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 2,533 open Business Development jobs in California and 21,136 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,534 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,956 of the 21,136 open Business Development jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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