Job Description

Leica Biosystems\xe2\x80\x99 mission of \xe2\x80\x9cAdvancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives\xe2\x80\x9d is at the heart of our corporate culture. We\xe2\x80\x99re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you\xe2\x80\x99re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world\xe2\x80\x99s biggest health challenges.The Commercial Operations Director, APAC for Leica Biosystems is responsible for providing management oversight for operations functions and staff throughout APAC region, excluding China. The role involves managing Supply Chain Management activities and will work closely with country General Managers, market leaders and supporting functions to implement strategic initiatives. As an operations leader, you will also ensure there is sufficient support and act as a steward for operational excellence initiatives in both the upstream and downstream commercial processes.This position is part of the LBS APAC commercial operations located in Singapore / Japan / Korea and will be remote. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.You will be a part of the LBS APAC and report to the LBS APAC commercial responsible for management oversight for operations functions and staff throughout APAC region, excluding China. If you thrive in an APAC commercial management role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organization\xe2\x80\x94read on.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide guidance and leadership to commercial teams with respect to upstream & downstream commercial activities, including identification of improvement opportunities through the commercial processes
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual company targets in line with APAC\xe2\x80\x99s annual business plan
• Overall responsibility for the Order-to-Delivery process across the region, and forwarder management, including international and domestic with customs clearance procedures.
• Responsible for sales forecast to PSI converting and own its accuracy. Tracking order and sales execution progress, ensure it runs on schedule and plan
• Drive customer satisfaction by continuously improving On-Time-Delivery
• Achieve & maintain optimal level of inventory, including finished goods, demo & spare parts (in alignment with service delivery strategies), Manage & coordinate Channel Inventory reporting & sufficient and satisfactory inventory levels
• Achieve optimal freight and warehousing spend across respective regions

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree from an accredited college in Business, Science, Healthcare, or related discipline, or equivalent experience combined with education

• Customer relations, budgeting and project management experience
• Minimum 15 years of experience leading multiple teams/departments and supervision of team members
• Command of process improvements, strong negotiation and project management skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with both local and remote co-workers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and effectively

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• 30% travel in APAC

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Superior written, verbal, and visual communications skills
• Effective delegation skills

At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.#LI-Remote #LI-SSJoin our winning team today. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visit .At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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