Executive Recruiter, Clinical Research and Life Sciences

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With a team spanning 120,000 colleagues worldwide, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Together, we accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means that we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

The Executive Recruiter, Clinical Research and Life Sciences will manage executive search services across all Thermo Fisher businesses globally, partnering with senior executives and HR Business Partners to identify and secure top executive talent. This role is consultative, establishing executive search as an essential function in hiring key leadership talent and contributing to organizational success.

A Day in the Life:

Lead executive search processes for a global organization, providing end-to-end recruiting services for senior leadership roles.

Create and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to identify top executive candidates.

Build and maintain strong relationships with executives and HRBPs, establishing trust and credibility.

Lead consultative discussions on complex executive compensation packages, ensuring competitive and attractive offers.

Demonstrate expertise in full lifecycle recruiting, including search strategy, assessment, and candidate placement.

Deliver continuous improvement by staying informed of industry trends and incorporating best practices into recruiting processes.

The preference is to have this position based in Waltham, MA with a hybrid schedule of onsite and work from home days.

However, remote candidates will be considered in the US EST and CST time zones.

Keys to Success:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of executive corporate recruiting experience; or 6 years and an advanced degree or equivalent work experience.

Proven track record in executive recruitment, including in-house and external retained search experience.

Expertise in managing recruitment processes and building talent pipelines for senior-level positions.

Demonstrated success in relationship-building with candidates and industry contacts as sources for networking.

Experience from the Life Sciences or Clinical Research industry highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong executive presence, with the ability to advise and influence senior leadership.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Proficiency in leading executive search strategies, negotiation, and assessment methodologies.

Familiarity with global hiring practices and regulatory requirements, including OFCCP, EEO, and Affirmative Action.

Advanced computer skills, including CRM, ATS, HRIS, and Microsoft Office

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

The annual salary range estimated for this position is $140,000 – $180,000 USD. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $118,100.00–$177,000.00.

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

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.