As an experienced and performance-oriented VP & GM Commercial Digital you will drive the digital growth plan and strategy for Ecolab’s Global Life Sciences sector. You will be responsible for activating commercial digital sales and leading a dynamic cross-functional team to achieving our digital growth goals partnering with global pharmaceutical manufacturers and their operations. Setting the strategic commercial direction for assigned digital solutions that support our external customers, you will also ensure our internal teams are equipped to showcase and sell the value of our digital solutions. You will demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, strategy and leadership abilities, passion for customers, and commitment to help drive growth.

Based at our King of Prussia, PA office (hybrid), this role will report to the EVP & GM - Commercial Digital Sales with a dotted line to the EVP & GM - Global Life Sciences.

What You Will Do:

Own the customer collaboration, co-innovation, performance, and growth of assigned digital solutionsDevelop and implement a comprehensive growth strategy that enables a cross-functional team to achieve short and long-term digital growth goalsFunction as a strategic partner to the technology organization to ensure clear and concise voice of customer and voice of business, fostering an effective feedback loopOwn the relationship between Ecolab and third-party software development organization, ensuring strong partnership at all levelsDevelop robust plan to upskill digital selling skillset within the sales organization while also directly leading and developing a high performing commercial and marketing teamAdvocate for assigned digital solutions with key external stakeholders, influencing digital pharma industry regulationsEffectively communicate commercial activation strategy to senior field and business leaders, including partnering with global pharmaceutical manufacturers and their operationsPartner with General Managers and business leadership to prioritize commercial, technology, and process needs for a customer value-first delivery model, maximizing market competitivenessPartner with marketing and sales teams to fully activate go-to-market plans, including Voice of Business, Voice of Customer, and pricing strategies for assigned digital productsEvaluate & coordinate the technical and financial resources to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget; proactively report out on status and tasksContribute to overall and digital M&A strategy when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years relevant professional experience -OR- advanced degree in business or computer scienceExperience working in a matrix environment5 years of experience leading complex projects or programs and developing teamsDemonstrated ability to drive resultsExperience leading global stakeholders/partners through change, demonstrating innovation and adoptionExperience leveraging agile process management to deliver digital tools in a collaborative environmentDemonstrated ability to partner with key business stakeholders, understand complex problems, identify, and recommend solutions and communicate to all levels of leadership and partnersLife Sciences digital industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to translate customer problems into meaningful solutionsDemonstrated ability to translate a vision into the development and execution of strategyAbility to collaborate and partner with all levels of an organizationWell-developed and proven leadership, strategic thinking, & business acumenAbility to exhibit team leadership; motivate and inspire teams to achieve their highest potential and communicate a sense of vision and missionStrong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, good attention to detail and use of sound judgment in a demanding environmentFinancial and business acumen

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Benefits 

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