About the Role
Leica Microsystems is strengthening its focus on Biopharma as a strategic growth segment within Life Science Research. This role is critical to shaping how we define markets, build pipeline, and scale repeatable commercial success across discovery, translational, and early development workflows. You will work on meaningful, high-impact initiatives alongside cross-functional teams, helping translate emerging scientific capabilities into scalable commercial opportunities that advance discovery, translational research, and next-generation biological insight.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute Spatial Biology market development strategy across Biopharma, Academic, Translational, and Clinical Research segments, identifying priority applications, customer segments, and growth opportunities.
- Translate complex Spatial Biology, multiplex imaging, and Omics workflows into scalable use cases and value propositions that drive awareness, adoption, and commercial growth.
- Drive qualified pipeline creation and opportunity development by engaging strategic accounts, shaping customer workflows, and supporting progression from early interest to validated opportunities.
- Act as the voice of the customer and market, engaging key opinion leaders, core facilities, and research collaborators to identify emerging trends, unmet needs, and workflow opportunities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Applications, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to support workflow adoption, enable field execution, influence portfolio strategy, and establish referenceable customer outcomes.
Requirements
- PhD or advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., spatial biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, pathology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field) with a strong understanding of advanced research workflows.
- Experience with Spatial Biology, multiplex imaging, Omics, or advanced imaging technologies, including the ability to engage credibly with scientific stakeholders and key opinion leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical use cases, value propositions, and strategies that drive technology adoption and customer engagement.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with experience assessing market opportunities, defining growth strategies, and contributing to pipeline development.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary scientific and commercial teams.
- Ability to travel overnight 30-40%, within territory and to support tradeshows as needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Skills
- Spatial Biology
- multiplex imaging
- Omics
- advanced imaging technologies
- digital pathology
- image analysis
- proteomics
- transcriptomics
- multi-omics workflows
- Translational research
- biomarker discovery
- oncology research
- drug discovery
- clinical research
- Customer-facing roles
- field applications
- scientific support
- market development
- technical sales
- consulting
- workflow enablement
- Driving adoption of new technologies
- emerging scientific workflows
- development of lighthouse accounts
- reference sites
- thought-leader partnerships
Location
- United States
- Canada
Work Type
- Remote
Experience Level
- Advanced degree
- Subject-matter leader
- Strategic market development partner
Education Level
- PhD or advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., spatial biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, pathology, neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field)
Salary/Compensations
- $135,000 – 175,000
- Bonus/incentive pay eligible
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
About the Company
- At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
- You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
- At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis – empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world.
- Learn about the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible.
- For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Equal Opportunity
- Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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- We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
