Senior Diagnostics Portfolio Lead, Core Lab

ThermoFisher Scientific; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Annual incentive plan

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager – Core Lab in the United States. The role focuses on clinical diagnostics, chemistry and immunoassay portfolios, and expanding partnerships with supplier partners.

You will lead strategy, performance reviews, and commercial negotiations while coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and profitability across multiple product areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or related field.
• 3+ years in clinical diagnostics or lab products, incl. portfolio management and channel management.
• Knowledge of CCIA and capital instrumentation; lab workflows and instrumentation.
• Experience with distributor networks in diagnostics.
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical acumen.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence across stakeholders.
• Excellent Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.
• Willingness to travel domestically 20–25%.

Responsibilities

• Own the business relationship for assigned supplier partners, driving alignment, performance, and profitable growth.
• Develop and execute portfolio and supplier strategies, manage performance against AOP objectives, and identify opportunities to accelerate growth and optimize business performance.
• Lead supplier business reviews, including performance analysis, business updates, opportunities, risks, and action plans.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, including pricing, rebates, and marketing funding; partner with Legal and other stakeholders on contracting.
• Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships while effectively managing negotiations, aligning priorities, and driving shared business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, products, technologies, and portfolio opportunities.
• Lead new product launches and supplier introductions, driving cross-functional readiness and commercial execution.
• Partner with Marketing and suppliers to develop and execute marketing programs, sales tools, campaigns, and other growth initiatives.

Skills

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager – Core Lab in the United States. The role focuses on clinical diagnostics, chemistry and immunoassay portfolios, and expanding partnerships with supplier partners.

You will lead strategy, performance reviews, and commercial negotiations while coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and profitability across multiple product areas.