Senior Technical Sales Training Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Develop, maintain, and deliver technical sales training across product, application, and experimental workflow topics .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $93,800 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering technical training solutions for commercial audiences, with a strong foundation in biological sciences and instructional design principles. Capable of translating complex scientific concepts into engaging learning experiences while collaborating effectively across diverse teams.

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Technical Training DevelopmentLife Sciences ExperienceInstructor-Led FacilitationInstructional Design PrinciplesCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Technical TrainingBiological SciencesLearning Content DevelopmentLaboratory ExperienceSales TrainingCommercial EnablementAssessment and EvaluationVirtual Learning DeliveryHands-On Learning FacilitationSales Execution Understanding

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ELearning ToolsDigital Learning ApproachesInstructional Design SoftwareVideo Production ToolsLearning Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Commercial Sales OrganizationsCustomer NeedsProduct PositioningTraining SolutionsGlobal Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and deliver technical sales training across product, application, and experimental workflow topics
Deliver training through virtual, digital, and instructor-led learning approaches
Facilitate in-person new-hire onboarding, including technical instruction, hands-on learning, practical application, assessments, and readiness-building activities
Partner with Product, Marketing, Sales, regional training partners, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs
Develop scalable training solutions aligned with go-to-market strategies, competitive positioning, and customer needs
Develop learning content and tools that can be scaled across regions, supporting consistency and localization
Evaluate learner knowledge and proficiency using feedback and assessment results
Maintain and update training materials for scientific accuracy, commercial relevance, and consistency
Support commercial meetings, sales meetings, and other learning events through technical training, facilitation, and learner engagement
Collaborate with global commercial and training stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related biological sciences field required
5+ years of relevant life sciences experience
At least 2 years in technical training, sales training, commercial enablement, L&D, or a related function preferred
Experience developing and delivering technical training for commercial or sales audiences, including instructor-led and virtual learning
Experience facilitating in-person training, onboarding, workshops, or hands-on learning experiences
Practical laboratory experience in life sciences
Previous field, commercial, or sales experience preferred
Experience developing learning content using instructional design principles and digital learning tools
Experience collaborating with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
Strong instructor-led facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, practical, and commercially relevant learning experiences
Strong understanding of laboratory and experimental biological sciences
Understanding of commercial sales organizations, customer needs, product positioning, and sales execution
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Ability to collaborate across Product, Marketing, Sales, and regional teams in a global, matrixed organization
Ability to manage changing priorities and independently develop solutions
Experience with eLearning tools, instructional design, scriptwriting, video, and other digital learning approaches
Willingness to travel internationally up to 15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
National medical and dental plans
National vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
Short- and long-term disability
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount