Director, Commercialization

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Saint Paul, MN

5d•$157,300 - $209,833•Onsite

About The Position

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. The Director, Commercialization leads commercialization and product implementation strategy across product lines to ensure successful transition from development to market readiness and scalable delivery. This role partners cross-functionally to define product requirements, deliver solutions, and drive operational execution to maximize product performance and customer value.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree degree in Business, Marketing, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience
10 years experience in product management, commercialization, implementation, or related discipline
5 years leadership or people management experience
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable commercialization plans and measurable outcomes
Advanced project and program management capabilities, including managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with competing priorities
Leadership and team development skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and drive performance through others
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, enabling effective partnership across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to analyze product performance, identify gaps, and implement data-driven improvements
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present to and influence senior leadership
Technical aptitude and ability to understand systems architecture, integrations, and product development processes
Communicate/Hearing Frequently
Communicate/Talking Frequently
Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
Maintain Focus Constantly
Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
Vision Constantly

Nice To Haves

Experience leading commercialization in a technology, software, or product driven environment
Experience working in cross-functional environments spanning Product, IT, Operations, and Sales
Familiarity with product lifecycle management, system integrations, or enterprise software implementation
Experience driving process improvement and operational scaling initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end commercialization strategy and execution, ensuring transition of products from development through launch while meeting objectives and timelines
Define and drive short- and long-term strategic plans for commercialization and product delivery through evaluation of market trends, product viability, and operational business capabilities, ensuring accountability across functions
Oversee the transition of products from development to release, ensuring operational support structures, test tools, and product requirements are fully defined and implemented to ensure scalability, reliability, and customer satisfaction
Oversee implementation initiatives, establishing milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring adherence to budget, scope, and contractual commitments
Establish and continuously improve implementation processes, policies, and standards related to client onboarding, system configuration, data management, and user adoption to drive efficiency and consistency
Direct cross-functional delivery of product and technology solutions, coordinating with IT, Product, R&D, Operations, and external partners to implement systems, tools, and processes that support product lifecycle management
Track product performance, client satisfaction, and adoption metrics, driving continuous improvement; establish systems to monitor KPIs, business results, and organizational health
Drive communications and create clear, aligned messaging for employees, customers, executives, investors, and the board, while supporting key forums—town halls, all hands, leadership updates, and change initiatives—to ensure consistency and reinforce business strategy
Lead high impact, cross functional initiatives by driving executive sponsored projects, removing organizational barriers to accelerate decisions, and developing a high performing implementation and commercialization team
Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties
Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.