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Sr. Director, Commercial, Cell Biology

ThermoFisher Scientific

Bothell, WAJob$215–323K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$215–323K/yr
Location
Bothell, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

ThermoFisher Scientific is hiring a Sr. Director, Commercial, Cell Biology. The Senior Director of Product Specialists leads a team to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies, accelerating business growth. This role involves leading technical sales specialists, developing talent, and driving revenue through strategic customer engagement and market development. The Senior Director collaborates with Business Unit leaders, Marketing, and Sales Enablement teams to shape commercial strategy and foster an inclusive culture focused on customer success.

Key focus areas include Guide a team of product specialists across markets, Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies, and Shape commercial direction with Business Unit, Marketing, and Sales Enablement partners.

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Progressive Experience and Travel 40-50% Time. Important skills include Developing Business Strategies, Executing Business Strategies, Working In A Complex Corporate Environment, Presentation Skills, Building Strategic Customer Relationships, and Driving Process Improvements. Preferred (not required): Strategic Selling, Negotiation Skills, Commercial Competence, and Advanced Analytical.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic SellingNegotiation SkillsCommercial CompetenceAdvanced AnalyticalFinancial AcumenDeveloping Business StrategiesExecuting Business StrategiesWorking in a Matrix OrganizationWorking in a Complex Corporate EnvironmentPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsBuilding Strategic Customer RelationshipsMaintaining Strategic Customer RelationshipsCRM SystemsDigital Sales ToolsTalent ManagementCoaching ExpertiseDriving Process ImprovementsOperational EfficiencyLeading Cross-Functional InitiativesBuilding Collaborative PartnershipsMeeting Revenue TargetsExceeding Revenue TargetsGrowth Objectives

Qualifications

10 Years Progressive Sales Experience10 Years Progressive Marketing Experience10 Years Progressive Commercial Operations ExperienceAvailable to Travel 40-50% of TimeBusiness Field of StudyChemistry Field of StudyBiochemistry Field of Study

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

This senior leadership role focuses on growth and innovation in our commercial organization. As Senior Director of Product Specialists, you'll guide a team across markets, developing and implementing comprehensive sales strategies to accelerate business growth. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading technical sales specialists, developing talent, and driving revenue growth through strategic customer engagement and market development initiatives.

Working closely with Business Unit leaders, Marketing, and Sales Enablement teams, you'll shape the direction of our commercial strategy while fostering an inclusive culture focused on customer success. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial execution, requiring both vision and operational excellence to deliver results.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, or commercial operations

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Chemistry, Biochemistry

  • Strong strategic selling and negotiation skills with proven commercial competence

  • Advanced analytical and financial acumen to interpret market trends and business metrics

  • Excellence in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies

  • Success working in a matrix organization and complex corporate environment

  • Strong presentation and communication skills across all organizational levels

  • Experience building and maintaining strategic customer relationships

  • Proficiency with CRM systems and digital sales tools

  • Available to travel 40-50% of time

  • Talent management and coaching expertise

  • Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency

  • Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and building collaborative partnerships

  • Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and growth objectives

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $215,100.00–$322,650.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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