[Hiring] Senior Technical Sales Training Specialist @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Role Description

As a member of the Genetic Sciences Division Sales Development team, you will design, develop and deliver technical sales learning programs to build technical and commercial capability and accelerate sales productivity across the division. Working closely with Business Units, Product Management, Marketing and regional stakeholders, you will translate complex scientific concepts into engaging learning experiences that support product launches, onboarding, and ongoing commercial excellence.

You will also adapt learning programs for Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) and Greater China, ensuring regional relevance while maintaining global consistency. Through instructional design, facilitation, curriculum management and learning analytics, you will improve sales readiness, accelerate onboarding, and enable high-performing customer-facing teams across the regions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys collaborating across functions and across global and regional teams, creating engaging sales development experiences, and helping customer-facing teams succeed in a fast-paced, innovative life sciences organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline required; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in life sciences, diagnostics, genetics, or biotechnology industries.
• Experience in sales, field applications, technical sales, customer training or commercial enablement required.
• Experience designing and facilitating engaging learning experiences in both virtual and face-to-face environments.
• Previous experience in a dedicated learning and development, sales development, customer training, or instructional design role is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of molecular biology and genomics workflows with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into customer-focused commercial messaging.
• Commercial mindset with an understanding of sales processes, customer engagement, and value-based selling.
• Proficiency in administering learning content within an LMS is preferred.
• Proficiency in digital learning development tools such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI-enabled learning technologies and digital content development tools to enhance learner engagement and training effectiveness.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Power BI or similar tools to analyse learning metrics and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use learning data to improve commercial capability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently across cultures and time zones as part of a global team.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority across matrixed teams and initiatives.
• Excellent written, presentation and facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
• Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
• Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
• Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.