Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $24 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

About Finland

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 900 professionals supporting functions such as production, instrument and reagent manufacturing, R&D, marketing, sales, quality, administrative support and supply chain. We hire experts in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops and manufactures pipettes, microplate instruments, magnetic particle processing systems as well as clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers, laboratory automation solutions and food safety kits. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/page/show/Finland.

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Business Operations Manager

Vantaa, Finland

How will you make an impact?

You will be responsible for business operations in the Analyzer & Automation business unit. We are looking for an individual who would like to develop his or hers career further within the IVD industry, has gained already work experience with the ability to work independently and has a strong project management/coordination skills to drive the business. This position gives a perfect opportunity to grow in your role. You will be in a key position to drive the business’ tactical vision and work with key stakeholders to ensure the efficient implementation of the key strategic initiatives. The responsibility of the operational relationships and supporting the business expansion with OEM partners will be part of this role too. You will report to the Director Business Development based in Vantaa. The position supports also Clinical Mass Spectrometry business unit in Vantaa.

What will you do?

• Responsible for the follow-up and coordination of key strategic initiatives. Ensuring project follow-up of all key stake holder.
• Responsible for providing key deliverables including presentations to introduce the business, business units strategies and commercial product offering
• Responsible for the coordination of external and internal meetings, involving all key stake holders, including key partner and leadership reviews
• Responsible for the operational relationship and business expansion with OEM partners to support business strategy, goals and key initiatives.
• Support the agreement negotiation process with partners to close new and maintain existing business
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities for organic growth. Collect and provide business units continuously market & competitive intelligence

How will you get here?

• A few of years’ experience in consultancy work, business development, project or product management or equivalent
• Experience within In Vitro Diagnostics or other Medical or Life Science industry is required
• Strong project management and coordination skills required
• Master’s degree in Science, Medical technology, Business or other relevant discipline
• Contract negotiation skills gained through involvement in development of business-to-business relationships
• Capability to think and act strategically
• Proven track record of managing complex business relationships and
• Ability to plan and manage at both the tactical and operational levels
• Ability to manage effectively in a matrix environment, positive working relationships with marketing groups, R&D teams, business units, division and corporate staff
• Must possess fluent English verbal and written skills
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%

Please send in your application, including a cover letter, salary request and CV in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by the Sunday the 15th of December. Reference: 107885BR. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position - please contact Director Business Development, Jukka-Pekka Haapalahti, +358 50 470 9597 on Monday the 25th of November between 9.30-11 Finnish time or Monday the 2nd of December between 9.30-11 Finnish time.

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