Market Development Specialist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon‑Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Location

Onsite position at our Carlsbad, CA site.

Description

Join our team as a Market Development Specialist II, where you'll implement technology scouting initiatives for our businesses. In this role, you'll develop and execute a global technology scouting effort that builds awareness of Thermo Fisher as a commercial partner of choice, and generate external innovator engagement. Working within our collaborative organization, you'll partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate opportunities, facilitate InnoP engagement with external innovators, track and report on market trends in specific areas of interest, support internal website‑based marketing of InnoP resources and capabilities company‑wide, create web content to reflect ongoing InnoP activities, drive federal reporting of inventions and assist with process development for in‑/out‑ licensing. Your contributions will include working closely with InnoP and CSO office team members, creating a robust process for evaluating web‑based technology submissions, updating the technology areas of focus, and carrying out other tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with some experience in a company environment (preferred fields of study: Life Sciences or related field).
• Additional relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to optimize efforts.
• Strong business acumen and customer‑focused mindset.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative organization.
• Proficiency with databases such as Deal Cloud, Wellspring Scout, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Travel up to 5‑10% for work‑related activities.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $66,000.00–$82,100.00. 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.

• 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 a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.