Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future of microscopy for over 170 years by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we're driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people.

Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.Leica Microsystems is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies.

Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.Sr. Director Sales, Life Science ResearchCome lead a fantastic team! Are you passionate about building and executing strategies that drive growth and deliver superb customer experience? Then we have an opportunity for you. We are looking for an experienced and driven sales leader who can lead a diverse team of sales managers and professionals.The Sr.

Sales Director, Life Science Research has overall responsibility for revenue, margin and operating profit for over $150M North America Microscopy groups. The incumbent manages direct associates and Dealer groups as well as partners with other manufacturers and companies that sell Leica products.This leadership position has direct reporting line responsibility for division and region level sales leaders and also works in close partnership with a number of cross-functional partners (ie marketing, technical service, human resources, finance, RA/QA.

)YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and execute strategic business plans with the goal of driving growth and improving financial performance.Build, develop and lead a large team of Sales professionals; Coach and guide both leaders and individual contributors; Advance individual and team capabilities and motivate team members to strive for continuous improvement and organizational excellence.Drive development of a customer-centric strategic business plan that optimizes market share and profitability of existing products while developing commercial plans for new products consistent with division and corporate objectives.

Achieve annual revenue and profitability plans for the business unit.Optimize the sales organization with focus on partnership, accountability and performance.Lead the active and productive interface between Marketing, Sales, Service, R&D, Manufacturing and Finance.

Ensure 100% compliance with DHR and Leica compliance and integrity guidelinesYOUR PROFILEA four-year scientific degree is required with an MBA preferred.Microscopy experience would be beneficial but is not mandatory.Minimum of 15 years of increasing responsibility within the life science, medical, clinical diagnostic, software markets, or related scientific products segment in a variety of service/marketing/sales positions to include: sales management, product/marketing management, customer service, strategic planning, new business development, market research, etc.

A record of growing the top line and the bottom line of a related business.A demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking/planning as well as tactical implementation. Will have successfully designed and executed such plans within the life science research/clinical diagnostic/medical markets.

Successful track record of effective communication and teaming at a multicultural, global organization with demonstrated results in new product development, sales/profitability increases and market share gains.Demonstrated capability in the leadership, selection, development, training, and management of sales and marketing leaders and professionals. Understands the role of the sales function and how to implement the plan through it.

The successful candidate will have a reputation as a strong leader, an excellent communicator and a superb developer of management talent.Successful track record of early identification and development of new technologies and applications which enhance the organizations ability to effectively market, sell and service existing and new customer solutions systems.Familiarity of how the philosophies and practices of large companies (Danaher) interface and contribute to those of smaller semi-autonomous companies.

This role is field-based and open on location that is near a major hub.Desired qualifications express expectations for ideal/fully proficient candidates; equivalent experience will also be considered.#L!-KP1GET MORE INSIGHTLearn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video We Are Leica : When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win.

As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.Job SummaryJob number: R1237898Date posted : 2023-03-31Profession: SalesEmployment type: Full time.