North America Life Sciences Sales Director
SupportFinity™, Austin, TX, United States
Overview
Emerson | Posted Mar 13 • Full-time • Austin • Unknown If you are a
Director, North America Life Sciences Sales
professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this strategic leadership role, you will guide the growth of Emerson’s Life Sciences portfolio across North America, setting direction, strengthening customer partnerships, and leading a high-performing team. You will influence commercial strategy, shape market expansion initiatives, and collaborate across product, marketing, and technical organizations to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions that advance Emerson’s presence in the Life Sciences sector.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be
Leading the development and execution of regional strategies that expand Emerson’s Life Sciences business, aligning solutions to evolving market needs.
Partnering with Global MSOL and PSS Life Sciences leadership to align strategy, amplify Emerson’s competitive advantages, and drive sustained double-digit growth across the North America Life Sciences business.
Building and sustaining strong customer relationships with key corporate accounts at the Director and VP level, serving as a trusted advisor and champion for customer success.
Creating and overseeing a comprehensive coverage model to grow new and existing Life Sciences market segments across North America.
Setting regional growth objectives, identifying new business opportunities, and driving demand-generation initiatives that expand market penetration while owning revenue, margin, and overall growth targets to ensure commercial strategies deliver measurable financial outcomes.
Leading a team of sales professionals by providing clear direction, coaching, and development to foster a culture of performance and collaboration.
Partnering with marketing and product management teams to align messaging, drive commercial campaigns, and deliver compelling value propositions.
Representing Emerson at major industry events, conferences, and forums, elevating the company’s presence and strengthening external partnerships.
Conducting deep customer discovery, developing tailored solutions, and preparing executive-level presentations that influence strategic decisions.
Who You Are You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You consistently apply a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. You achieve and are consistently known as a top performer. You create milestones and symbols to rally support for the vision. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.
For This Role, You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience, including at least six (6) years in sales or marketing
Experience leading commercial or technical teams in complex, customer-focused environments
Background in Life Sciences or experience selling into Life Sciences markets
Ability to manage regional responsibilities and travel up to 50% across North America
Strong skills in developing strategic plans, building customer relationships, and influencing internal and external stakeholders
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart
MBA preferred
Demonstrated success in sales leadership, business development, or commercial strategy roles within Life Sciences or adjacent industries
Experience coaching and developing diverse teams to achieve shared goals
Strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and strategic planning capability
Ability to interpret market trends and translate insights into actionable growth strategies
Proficiency with CRM systems and sales-enabled tools
Residence in the Northeastern United States preferred (other preferred locations include Austin, TX; Chanhassen, MN; Charlotte, NC; or Boulder, CO)
Our Culture & Commitment to You Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total target comp range (base + sales bonus) for this position is $250,000-$280,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
About Emerson Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
Legal notices Work Authorization • Equal Opportunity Employer • Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
Location Austin
About the company Emerson
Be vigilant about potential scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent activities, and seek credible sources or reviews to assess the trustworthiness of the company. Remember, your personal and financial security is paramount, and taking preventive measures is crucial to safeguarding your information from potential risks and unauthorized use. SupportFinity is not responsible for any consequences that may arise from disclosing such information to unauthorized or fraudulent entities.
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Emerson | Posted Mar 13 • Full-time • Austin • Unknown If you are a
Director, North America Life Sciences Sales
professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this strategic leadership role, you will guide the growth of Emerson’s Life Sciences portfolio across North America, setting direction, strengthening customer partnerships, and leading a high-performing team. You will influence commercial strategy, shape market expansion initiatives, and collaborate across product, marketing, and technical organizations to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions that advance Emerson’s presence in the Life Sciences sector.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be
Leading the development and execution of regional strategies that expand Emerson’s Life Sciences business, aligning solutions to evolving market needs.
Partnering with Global MSOL and PSS Life Sciences leadership to align strategy, amplify Emerson’s competitive advantages, and drive sustained double-digit growth across the North America Life Sciences business.
Building and sustaining strong customer relationships with key corporate accounts at the Director and VP level, serving as a trusted advisor and champion for customer success.
Creating and overseeing a comprehensive coverage model to grow new and existing Life Sciences market segments across North America.
Setting regional growth objectives, identifying new business opportunities, and driving demand-generation initiatives that expand market penetration while owning revenue, margin, and overall growth targets to ensure commercial strategies deliver measurable financial outcomes.
Leading a team of sales professionals by providing clear direction, coaching, and development to foster a culture of performance and collaboration.
Partnering with marketing and product management teams to align messaging, drive commercial campaigns, and deliver compelling value propositions.
Representing Emerson at major industry events, conferences, and forums, elevating the company’s presence and strengthening external partnerships.
Conducting deep customer discovery, developing tailored solutions, and preparing executive-level presentations that influence strategic decisions.
Who You Are You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You consistently apply a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. You achieve and are consistently known as a top performer. You create milestones and symbols to rally support for the vision. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.
For This Role, You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience, including at least six (6) years in sales or marketing
Experience leading commercial or technical teams in complex, customer-focused environments
Background in Life Sciences or experience selling into Life Sciences markets
Ability to manage regional responsibilities and travel up to 50% across North America
Strong skills in developing strategic plans, building customer relationships, and influencing internal and external stakeholders
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart
MBA preferred
Demonstrated success in sales leadership, business development, or commercial strategy roles within Life Sciences or adjacent industries
Experience coaching and developing diverse teams to achieve shared goals
Strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and strategic planning capability
Ability to interpret market trends and translate insights into actionable growth strategies
Proficiency with CRM systems and sales-enabled tools
Residence in the Northeastern United States preferred (other preferred locations include Austin, TX; Chanhassen, MN; Charlotte, NC; or Boulder, CO)
Our Culture & Commitment to You Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total target comp range (base + sales bonus) for this position is $250,000-$280,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
About Emerson Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
Legal notices Work Authorization • Equal Opportunity Employer • Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
Location Austin
About the company Emerson
Be vigilant about potential scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent activities, and seek credible sources or reviews to assess the trustworthiness of the company. Remember, your personal and financial security is paramount, and taking preventive measures is crucial to safeguarding your information from potential risks and unauthorized use. SupportFinity is not responsible for any consequences that may arise from disclosing such information to unauthorized or fraudulent entities.
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