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PerkinElmer

Vice President, Lab Pilot

PerkinElmer

. Lead and build the LabPilot business unit, a division focused on laboratory software, connectivity, and data management solutions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product management and leadership within the laboratory software domain, with a strong focus on P&L ownership, strategic partnerships, and team development. Capable of driving product vision and commercial strategies while fostering relationships with enterprise customers and stakeholders.

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P&L OwnershipProduct ManagementLab Informatics KnowledgeTeam LeadershipCommercial Model Transformation

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Hard Skills
Product Roadmap OwnershipNPI GovernanceData ManagementSoftware DevelopmentIntegration PartnershipsRevenue GrowthMargin ManagementCommercial StrategyCross-Functional Programme DeliveryLaboratory Automation
Soft Skills
Executive PresenceCommercial ConfidenceRelationship BuildingThought LeadershipTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
LIMSELNSDMSLaboratory IT EcosystemAnalytical Data Workflows
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in ChemistryAdvanced Degree (MSc, PhD) Preferred
Industry Keywords
Laboratory SoftwareScientific InstrumentationSaaSEnterprise Customer Buying BehaviourProduct VisionMarket PresenceInvestment PlanningCustomer Advisory ProgrammesCommercial Launch PlansSoftware Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and build the LabPilot business unit, a division focused on laboratory software, connectivity, and data management solutions
  • Operate as general manager with full P&L, portfolio, and people responsibility
  • Define business unit strategy, product vision, platform architecture direction, commercial model, pricing strategy, and competitive positioning
  • Drive AOP planning, including revenue projections, investment requirements, headcount plans, and capital needs
  • Own the product roadmap, prioritising platform development, module releases, integration partnerships, and customer-driven enhancements
  • Approve NPI gate decisions and ensure new products and major releases have rigorous business cases and commercial launch plans
  • Evaluate build-versus-buy-versus-partner decisions and potential acquisition opportunities
  • Build, lead, develop, and scale the LabPilot product team
  • Establish a high-performing software-oriented product organisation and recruit product and commercial talent
  • Build external market presence through customer advisory programmes, key account relationships, conferences, and thought leadership
  • Own strategic partnerships and integration relationships with LIMS, ELN, and broader laboratory ecosystem partners
  • Develop relationships with enterprise customer stakeholders in IT, operations, and lab management
  • Align go-to-market strategy with PerkinElmer's broader segment priorities
  • Partner with R&D software engineering leadership on architecture, development resourcing, and technical roadmap decisions
  • Collaborate with product line teams to integrate LabPilot with hardware product lines and create cross-selling opportunities
  • Represent LabPilot in portfolio reviews, investment committees, and executive discussions on digital strategy and software growth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 15+ years of experience in product management, software product leadership, or general management of a software or technology business, ideally with exposure to scientific instrumentation, lab informatics, or laboratory automation
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership in a software or SaaS product business, with direct accountability for revenue growth, margin management, and commercial model evolution
  • Experience building and leading product teams in a software environment: roadmap ownership, NPI governance, and cross-functional programme delivery
  • Working knowledge of lab informatics concepts: LIMS, ELN, instrument connectivity, data management, and the laboratory IT ecosystem
  • Strong executive presence and commercial confidence, able to sell the LabPilot vision to enterprise customers, technology partners, and internal PerkinElmer stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline
  • Preferred: Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in a scientific or technical discipline
  • Preferred: Experience in a laboratory software company — LIMS, ELN, SDMS, or instrument data management — with deep understanding of enterprise customer buying behaviour
  • Preferred: Track record of commercial model transformation from perpetual/transactional to subscription or SaaS
  • Preferred: Familiarity with PerkinElmer's hardware portfolio and analytical data workflows