Productivity Solutions Division (PSD) VP/GM

Job Description

The Vice President & General Manager for the Productivity Solutions Division will be a strategic leader responsible for transforming lab productivity, software, informatics, and automation. This role involves leading a dispersed team, optimizing structure, and driving operational excellence in a matrix environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute transformative strategies for lab productivity product offerings across the Automated Productivity Solutions and Lab Data Software and Platform businesses. 

• Foster cross-business collaboration, influencing strategy and corporate development. 

• Lead and refine a team of employees and manage external resources effectively. 

• Ensure operational excellence and transformative leadership in the software product portfolio. 

• Drive product development and architecture improvements. 

• Characterize and baseline software inventory, preserving and upgrading foundational elements. 

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in:

Setting Strategy: 

• Ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization. 

• Inclination to seek and analyze data from various sources to support decisions. 

• Entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing innovative ideas. 

• Ability to balance broad change with realistic goals and implementation plans. 

Executing for Results: 

• Ability to set clear and challenging goals and drive improved performance. 

• Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty; ability to adapt and lead through complex situations. 

• Risk-taker who seeks data and input to foresee possible threats. 

• Leader with high integrity and forethought in decision-making. 

Leading Teams: 

• Ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate and empower the team. 

• Perseverance in the face of challenges and commitment to higher standards. 

• Self-reflective leader who drives continuous improvement. 

Relationships and Influence: 

• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. 

• Ability to inspire trust and followership through compelling influence and charisma. 

• Encourages team success and creates a sense of purpose. 

Driving Sustainability: 

• Believes in integrating sustainability and profit for long-term success. 

• Incorporates viewpoints from all stakeholders to drive decision-making. 

• Delivers breakthrough innovations and business models. 

• Sets ambitious goals and stays the course despite setbacks. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent

• 10+ years' of proven experience in lab productivity and informatics, with a software-first perspective. 

• 5+ years' of demonstrated ability to lead in a matrix environment, influencing across multiple businesses. 

• Strategic leadership skills with a track record of developing and executing successful strategies.