Senior Talent Specialist – University Relations & Recruiting

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. We are committed to making a difference for our organization, our client partners, and the patients we serve.

We are seeking a Senior Talent Specialist with proven University Relations & Recruiting (UR&R) experience to join our Early Careers team. In this role, you will serve as a key talent partner across the business, working closely with and reporting to the Senior Manager, Early Careers, to design and execute high-impact campus recruitment strategies. This role is hands-on, campus-facing, and requires deep expertise in building and sustaining long-term university partnerships that deliver strong pipelines of diverse, high-caliber early talent.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Partner with the Senior Manager, Early Careers to align university recruiting strategies with strategic workforce planning initiatives across Groups, Divisions, and Business Units.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Leadership Development Programs and Early Career roles, from outreach and engagement through offer and onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university career centers, deans, professors, and student organizations to strengthen our talent pipeline.
• Frequent travel (up to 50% during peak recruiting seasons) to universities and colleges nationwide to host and attend recruiting events, networking sessions, employer panels, and on-campus interviews.
• Engage with student organizations, professional societies, and diversity groups to increase brand visibility and attract top talent.
• Cultivate year-round partnerships with University Alumni networks to drive event participation, secure referrals, and support offer closing.
• Partner with Early Careers Recruitment Marketing and Employer Brand teams to develop and deliver marketing content, presentations, and branded materials for campus and virtual recruiting events — ensuring a consistent, compelling presence that positions Thermo Fisher as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with the Intern Programming Manager to co-facilitate Summer programming and support interns’ transition to full-time roles.
• Deliver a “white-glove” candidate experience, guiding students through the recruitment process and executing keep-warm strategies for future hiring needs.
• Leverage ATS/CRM tools (Workday, Phenom People, Handshake) to manage pipelines, track engagement, and report ROI on university partnerships.
• Support alternate channels recruitment and pipelining efforts such as Veteran and trade program hiring.

How You’ll Get Here

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of hands-on University Relations & Recruiting experience in large, global organizations; Life Sciences or STEM-related industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and managing campus recruiting programs, including relationship-building with faculty, student organizations, and career services.
• Flexibility to travel up to 50% during peak recruiting seasons and work flexible hours for evening or early-morning events.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to partner with internal functions such as Employer Brand, Recruitment Marketing, and Early Careers leadership to deliver a unified strategy.
• Experience using key UR&R recruitment tools and platforms (Workday, Phenom People, Handshake).
• Ability to apply Key Performance Indicators to measure recruiting success and continuously improve strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a passion for early talent development.

Locations & Travel

Ideal candidates will be based near key University Partners to fully support on-campus engagement:

• Waltham, MA
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Carlsbad, CA
• Wilmington/Raleigh, NC

Start Date

February 2026 – April 2026

Compensation

$90,000 – $120,000 plus annual incentive plan, with salary aligned to cost-of-living expectations.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and inn