Senior Director, Strategic and Commercial Marketing

PerkinElmer

Leading a team of Strategic Segment Managers to synthesize market insights and drive product strategies for PerkinElmer. Role involves collaboration with commercial leadership and establishing growth priorities.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and market intelligence within the life sciences and analytical instruments sectors, with a strong focus on strategic marketing and segment management. Proven ability to lead teams, develop market strategies, and drive organizational growth through effective budget management and KPI tracking.

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Product ManagementMarket IntelligenceStrategic MarketingPeople ManagementVoice Of Customer (VOC) Programmes

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisStrategic PlanningKPI TrackingBudget ManagementM&A Business Case Development

Soft Skills

CoachingExecutive PresenceLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in ChemistryBachelor’s Degree in PhysicsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesAnalytical InstrumentsEnvironmentalFood & BeveragePharma/BiotechIndustrial MaterialsSemiconductorPetrochem/Energy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, lead, and develop a team of 6–7 Strategic Segment Managers
Establish and continuously improve the function’s operating model
Coach Segment Managers to become recognised external thought leaders
Synthesize individual segment intelligence into a company-level market view
Identify white space opportunities
Partner with the VP of Corporate Development to build M&A business cases
Own the organization’s MRD framework
Review and approve all MRDs before they enter product roadmap discussions
Build PerkinElmer’s external market presence
Drive the annual global growth-priority planning process across product lines
Own the Strategic Segments function budget
Track and report function KPIs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in product management, market intelligence, strategic marketing, or segment management in an analytical instruments, life sciences, or adjacent scientific instrumentation business
5+ years of people management experience
Deep working knowledge of at least two of PerkinElmer’s target end markets (Environmental, Food & Beverage, Pharma/Biotech, Industrial Materials, Semiconductor, Petrochem/Energy)
Demonstrated experience designing and owning structured VOC programmes
Strong executive presence.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Preferred: Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline
Familiarity with PerkinElmer’s specific instrument categories.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global analytical services and solutions provider
Leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services
80+ year legacy of advancing science
Mission of innovating for a healthier world.