Sandy Pound
Chief Communications Officer at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific•Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, I lead Global Communications, Investor Relations, Government Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility. My focus is on strengthening stakeholder trust and ensuring that our strategy, priorities, and impact are clearly understood, advancing our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. My work sits at the intersection of business strategy, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. I partner closely with leadership to shape how we communicate in moments that matter, helping colleagues, customers, investors, policymakers, and partners understand the impact of all that we do. I have spent my career operating in complex, highly matrixed environments, where clarity and alignment are critical to execution. I am focused on building high-performing teams and developing leaders who can translate complexity into clear, credible narratives that drive understanding, confidence, and action. I believe effective communication is a strategic lever that builds trust, strengthens alignment, and enables organizations to operate with greater speed, resilience, and impact. On LinkedIn, I share perspectives on communications leadership, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, and the role of communications in advancing science and innovation.
Career Timeline
- Thermo Fisher ScientificCurrentOct 2020–Present· 6 yrs
- Vice President, Chief Communications OfficerCurrentOct 2020–Present
- Dec 2006–Oct 2020· 13 yrs 10 mos
- Vice President, Communication and Public Policy, Johnson & Johnson Medical Device CompaniesOct 2018–Oct 2020
- Vice President, Communication and Public Policy, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Nov 2013–Oct 2018
- Vice President, Communication Global Medical Solutions2013–Nov 2013
- Vice President, Communication, Cardiovascular and Specialty Surgery Global Surgery Group2012–Dec 2012
- Vice President, Corporate Communication Cordis CorporationApr 2010–Dec 2011
- Vice President, Communication and Director, Communication, Johnson & Johnson Consumer CompaniesDec 2006–Mar 2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
English and Communication
Douglas College, Rutgers University