Chemistry GM

Overview

Chemistry GM will lead the team and be responsible for product strategy, development and lifecycle management of our Consumables product line in China, reporting directly to VP Greater China. This position will also be responsible for product ideation and commercialization, marketing strategy and business development in the major markets and industries in China. This is a highly visible, highly matrixed role working hand-in-hand with many cross-functional teams across the organization. This position is ideal for a self-directed, highly motivated leader with strong business acumen and a strong desire to help lead and deliver true business benefits to our customer base.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and maintain overall Consumables product strategy and roadmap for China. Deliver annual product line revenue and production forecasts
• Develop comprehensive and realistic business plans/cases/justifications inclusive of ROI (Return-on-investment) estimates, sales projections, and risk assessments
• Knowledge about the competitive offerings and maintaining competitive programs to ensure appropriate and real-time positioning versus competition
• Active leader/member in all new product launch teams, partnering with business development managers and field sales management teams and marketing services to define the core positioning and messaging that will be used to develop product launch materials and sales tools to ensure market success.
• In partnership with field team and marketing team, define strategic alliance opportunities to assess partnerships and licensing options
• Effectively lead and develop the Consumable Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Marketing or equivalent business experience (MBA or PhD preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in Sales, Business Development or Marketing and at least 5 years management experience
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience with chromatography or analytical instrumentation is required.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams such as application chemists, hardware and software engineers, project management, manufacturing, and quality control, without formal authority.
• Proven ability to manage and complete multiple projects with tight timelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency is one of the Asian languages is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skill
• Excellent interpersonal skills