For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future 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.
Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in the fields of microscopy, imaging, and analysis. We reveal the invisible and empower our customers to create a better and healthier world. Together with our customers, we transform scientific discovery. We empower surgeons to take well-informed decisions in life-changing procedures. We enable users to gain insights which help answer key questions concerning development and engineering. All of this is achieved with the combination of cutting-edge microscopes and AI-based image analysis.
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 (LMS) is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
DBS (Danaher Business System) COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Come join a fantastic team! You will work closely with Commercial, Service and Marketing teams across all Regions on a global scale and you will be a key & strategic enabler of Commercial performance with exposure to Leica Microsystems leadership team. You will have tangible impact on our business results to support evolution of our commercial teams.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Danaher Business Systems (DBS) is Danaher’s proprietary continuous improvement system. The Director of Global Commercial DBS is leading the development and the successful implementation of DBS tools, playbooks, and activities across the commercial functions (Sales, Marketing and Service)
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the DBS culture, mindset, and capabilities development within the global commercial organization. In-addition, the Director will act as a thought partner for the regional commercial GMs and SVP of commercial operations.
• Define and prioritize the annual continuous improvement plan by leveraging the various DBS playbooks in collaboration with commercial leaders and regional commercial DBS leaders
• Work with leaders across the commercial organization to prioritize continuous improvement activities with focus on delivering strategic plan breakthroughs and performance of key metrics.
YOUR PROFILE
• Minimum 10 years within commercial roles such as sales, service, and marketing
• Prior DBS/continuous improvement leadership experience with commercial responsibilities
• Proven ability to successfully manage projects with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in working in matrix international organization, leading through indirect influence.
• Experience in change management and driving cultural transformation.
• Master’s degree in business, Economics, Marketing or equivalent
• Certifications in continuous improvement and hands-on experience implementing related tools.
WHAT WE OFFER
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At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.
GET MORE INSIGHT
Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4
Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment?
Do apply online – we are looking forward to your application!
The salary range for this role is 180,000-250,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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