Vice President, General Manager for Life Science Fluidics About the Company Acclaimed industrial & manufacturing company
Industry
Machinery
Type
Public Company
Founded
1987
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories NorthbrookIndustrials & ManufacturingMachineryManufacturingMedical Specialties Our largest served markets include industrial infrastructure applicationshealth and science technologiesindustrial and municipal fire and rescuefluid and metering technologiesand scientific fluidics Business Classifications B2BE-Commerce About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President, General Manager for Life Science Fluidics. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, execution, and P&L performance of the business strategy. This leadership role requires a focus on sustainable, profitable growth, both organic and inorganic, and the ability to provide strategic, commercial, operational, and technical leadership. The VP GM will be expected to lead the team in a culture of performance, with a strong emphasis on innovation, and to effectively manage key metrics such as organic growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The role also involves a significant amount of travel, approximately 30-40%.
Applicants must have a successful track record in general management within a life science manufacturing environment, with a preference for those with specific expertise in analytical instruments. The ideal candidate will be an agent of growth, with experience in establishing customer-centric and engineering-minded teams, and will have excellent communication, relationship building, and leadership skills. A strong commercial background, extensive global business experience, and the ability to influence across geographies are essential. The role requires a strategic thinker with a growth mindset, proactive drive for results, and the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams. Characteristics such as humility, trust, and a strong customer focus are also key.
Hiring Manager Title
President, Health & Science
Travel Percent
40%
Functions Business Development