Thermo Fisher Scientific

Business Development Executive West

Thermo Fisher Scientific$86K — $129K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of sales or business development experience in healthcare or diagnostics.
  • Proven success in exceeding sales targets in complex selling environments.
  • Experience developing strategies for measurable growth in healthcare systems or diagnostics.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare delivery, reimbursement, and provider/payer economics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the adoption of IDD test solutions within hospitals and healthcare organizations.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in various diagnostic markets.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to drive testing volume and optimize utilization.
  • Cultivate long-term customer advocacy and provide actionable business insights.
  • Communicate the clinical and economic value of IDD testing to C-suite executives.
  • Serve as the main liaison between customers and the internal commercial team.
  • Meet or exceed sales targets through strategic selling and pipeline management.

Benefits

  • Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, with health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance programs and tuition reimbursement available.
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays each year.
  • Paid parental leave and short- and long-term disability benefits provided.
  • Retirement savings through a competitive 401(k) plan and stock purchase opportunities.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary

The Business Development Executive (BDE) is responsible for driving growth within Health System, Hospital, Regional Reference Lab, and National Account segments by advancing the adoption, implementation, and consistent utilization of IDD diagnostic testing solution. This role owns the transition from customer onboarding through revenue realization and develops strategies that optimize lab utilization, expand testing menus, and increase pull-through in high-opportunity markets.

The BDE will persuasively articulate the clinical and economic value of expanded testing to senior executive stakeholders and serve as the primary orchestrator of internal commercial resources to accelerate growth, driving adoption of full diagnostic menus and evidence-based allergy and autoimmune panels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Growth & Market Development
  • Lead the advancement of IDD test adoption within hospitals and large healthcare organizations from implementation through revenue generation.
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across allergy, autoimmune, and adjacent diagnostic markets, including urgent care and retail health centers.
  • Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans to increase testing volume, optimize menu utilization, and support health system expansion initiatives.
  • Evaluate customer needs, provide actionable business insights, and cultivate long-term customer advocacy that drives sustained growth.

Executive-Level Engagement & Value Communication
  • Persuasively communicate the clinical utility and economic value proposition of IDD testing to C-suite executives, business leaders, and clinical decision makers.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of healthcare delivery systems, reimbursement dynamics, laboratory operations, and payer/provider economics.
  • Develop and present compelling business cases to support expanded testing adoption within IDNs, GPOs, ACOs, and regional health systems.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Resource Alignment
  • Serve as the key liaison between customers and the internal commercial organization, ensuring appropriate resource deployment and seamless execution.
  • Partner closely with Strategic Account Managers (SAMs), Strategic Account Executives (SAEs), Regional Managers, Clinical Sales Specialists (CSS), and Demand Generation leadership (DM) to activate coordinated growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales operations, and product teams to support aligned messaging and targeted campaigns.
  • Participate in ongoing training, field intelligence sharing, and performance reviews related to account strategy.

Sales Execution & Performance Management
  • Meet or exceed assigned sales and growth targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic selling practices.
  • Independently develop and execute strategies while effectively leading cross-functional teams without formal authority.
  • Maintain accurate account planning, forecasting, and reporting aligned to commercial objectives.
  • Promote strong customer relationships through proactive communication, problem-solving, and customer-first engagement.


Education & Experience Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare, or a related field.


Experience
  • 8+years of successful sales or business development experience in healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory services, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Proven success exceeding sales targets while navigating complex selling environments.
  • Demonstrated experience developing strategies that drive measurable growth in healthcare systems or diagnostic markets.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, reimbursement models, provider/payer economics, laboratory and hospital/IDN dynamics.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, able to influence at all organizational levels, including C-suite, both virtually and in-person.
  • Creative, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across a matrix organization.
  • Strong organizational skills, project management capabilities, and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and coordinate resources to achieve shared targets.
  • Customer-focused mindset with outstanding listening skills and a passion for delivering value.
  • Resilient, flexible, and capable of navigating evolving business needs.
  • Travel required 50-75% within territory.


Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Colorado is $86,300.00-$129,500.00.

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

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