Senior Director Automated & Connected Lab Portfolio

Role overview Set the long-term direction and business performance for a portfolio of laboratory automation platforms, software, connectivity, and integrated systems. The role combines product leadership with oversight of a revenue-generating team that delivers complex automation projects for strategic customers, helping labs improve throughput, data integrity, and operating costs.

Responsibilities - Own a three-to-five-year portfolio strategy and roadmap spanning automation instruments, software, connectivity, and enterprise solutions. - Lead product management for laboratory automation platforms and expand their use in connected, intelligent workflows. - Gather customer and market insights to prioritize opportunities in areas such as cell and gene therapy, bioprocessing, sequencing, and quality operations. - Work with engineering teams to set modular architecture, data models, APIs, integration frameworks, and cybersecurity standards. - Turn strategy into product requirements, pricing, packaging, and launch plans across hardware and software capabilities. - Manage portfolio financial performance and investment choices; lead delivery of integrated systems that combine internal and third-party technologies.

Requirements - Senior leadership experience in product management and portfolio strategy for laboratory automation or related technology. - Background spanning automation hardware, software, connectivity, data platforms, or enterprise systems integration. - Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex solutions with engineering, quality, operations, commercial, and service partners. - Ability to manage business performance, including revenue, margins, and investment priorities. - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred. - Ability to travel globally up to 30% as business needs require.

Benefits and work setup The preferred arrangement is onsite, with remote work considered according to business needs. Compensation is listed at $300,000–$350,000 annually, with eligibility for incentive pay. Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, and a 401(k).