National Director, Life Sciences

Danaher Corporation

2d•$200,000 - $270,000•Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The National Director, Life Sciences for Leica Biosystems is responsible for driving business growth and be a dynamic leader with a proven ability to lead teams to revenue and share gain in the life science market This position will report to the Vice President, Life Sciences and will be part of the Life Sciences team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cell & Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Immunology, Synthetic Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline relevant to biotech or pharma.
Minimum 10+ years of leadership-level consumable and capital equipment sales experience within the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sectors
Demonstrated track record of driving regional or national revenue growth.
Demonstrated ability to oversee CRM systems to ensure accurate, actionable data on customer engagements, pipeline health, and revenue forecasting
Working knowledge of advanced imaging and molecular technologies, including fluorescence and brightfield microscopy, antibody discovery and development workflows, immunoprecipitation, spatial transcriptomics and proteomics, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), RNAscope, and AI-driven image analysis platforms.
50% - 75% Travel
Frequent overnight travel. Occasional international travel may be required.
Must Possess a valid Driver’s license and meet fleet eligibility requirements

Responsibilities

Sales Leadership & Management Lead and develop a national team of eight sales specialists across the USA to drive execution of annual sales plans, accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and regular business reviews with executive leadership.
Strategic & Operational Planning Contribute to the design and refinement of compensation plans, territory structures, coverage models, develop and implement national strategies to penetrate and grow academic research and biopharma accounts.
Market Intelligence & Business Analysis Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform commercial strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with marketing, operations, service, and other internal stakeholders to align on commercial initiatives and achieve corporate growth goals.
Talent Development & Coaching Identify, recruit, coach and develop top sales talent to build a high-performing commercial organization.
Key Account Strategy & Customer Engagement Build and maintain high-level relationships within major academic and biopharma accounts, and navigate complex sales cycles and high-value opportunities