Engagement Director, Americas
TetraScienceFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, with a Master's Degree or PhD strongly preferred. A minimum of 15 years of experience in senior commercial management roles within North America, preferably in life sciences or genomics, is required. A proven track record of leading sales organizations and executing strategic growth initiatives with revenue responsibility in the $200M+ range is essential. Strong analytical, planning, and financial skills with a strategic and creative mindset, along with proven leadership capability and proficiency in CRM systems and commercial process management, are necessary. The role requires the ability to travel 30-50% of the time.
The Vice President of Sales will provide vision, strategy, and guidance to the commercial team to achieve revenue, margin, and expense objectives using Danaher Business System (DBS) tools, sales funnel management, and action planning. They will deploy strategies to ensure market penetration while meeting Danaher standards for operating margin expansion and working capital deployment. This role involves fostering a customer-centric culture, meeting or exceeding KPIs, utilizing CRM tools for sales management, and managing external relations with industry stakeholders. Collaboration with Finance and executive leadership on revenue targets, financial modeling, and resource allocation is also a key responsibility.
Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions
Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.