Proven success in business development, sales, or commercial leadership within the life sciences, laboratory, diagnostics, healthcare, or related industries.
Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets and delivering profitable growth.
Experience managing complex sales cycles, strategic projects, and multi-stakeholder engagements.
Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to identify new market opportunities and develop effective go-to-market strategies.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and forecasting discipline.
Experience working across multiple countries and cultures within East Africa.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work effectively across matrix organizations.
High level of personal accountability, resilience, and customer focus.
Interest in leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance commercial performance.
Knowledge of East Africa market dynamics including funding, buyers, key accounts, and KOLS in respective segments.
Experience managing independent channel partners; recruitment, development, and enablement of in-country distributors.
What success looks like:
Consistent achievement and over-delivery of revenue and growth targets.
Strong pipeline and funnel development supporting future business growth.
Increased customer adoption and market penetration across the territory.
Effective cross-divisional collaboration resulting in expanded business opportunities.
Strong channel partner engagement and improved commercial execution.
Demonstrated leadership potential and contribution to Thermo Fisher's culture of innovation, integrity, intensity, and involvement.