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Job Title: Commercial General Manager, Americas
Company Name: Abcam
Location: Waltham, MA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/18/2026
Expire Date: 06/17/2026
Job Categories: Other / General
Job Description
Commercial General Manager, Americas

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The Commercial General Manager, Americas is responsible for defining and developing the commercial strategy and operating plan, and sustainably growing Abcams market share in Americas by delivering sales and financial targets. Youll be experienced in leading multi-functional commercial teams to meet and beat stretched targets for growth. A high impact executive you will be capable of establishing trust and credibility with customers, channel partners, employees and other key stakeholders of the company. Leadership experience combined with outstanding internal and external networking and communication skills are a prerequisite.

This position reports to the VP Commercial Operations and is part of the commercial organization in the Americas. This role will be remote but located on the East Coast of the US.

Major responsibilities:

  • Develop, present, and execute short-term and long-term business plans designed to ensure the growth of Abcams business, market share and profitability in Americas
  • Build and manage a high-performing, customer-focused, results-driven Americas commercial TEAM, creating operational plans to drive growth, clarity, and accountability across the team. Develop depth and breadth of talent in your team, including clear career paths and proactive succession planning
  • Define the commercial strategy for the Americas including annual budget and apply an analytical, data-driven approach to building and executing commercial plans
  • Gain share in our dynamic market, guiding your team to be poised for prompt, appropriate and scaled actions to mitigate downside risks or capitalize on opportunities. Closely monitor market dynamics
  • Analyze the effectiveness of all commercial assets based on benchmark information and KPI monitoring. Adjust strategies based on learnings and insights gained.
  • Be a visible leader, going where the action happens (@gemba) to ensure our teams are set up for success and our customers receive the quality experience we and they expect. Apply problem-solving, issue resolution, business strategy planning, market opportunities, and human resource evaluation.
  • Collaborate with General Managers of other Abcam regions and of other Danaher operating companies to accelerate Americas growth for shared benefit, including through building joint key account strategies and workflow solutions

Requirements:

  • 15+ years progressive experience in commercial, life science roles
  • No less than 5 years in a management role with sizable, ideally multi-national, companies
  • Proven ability to succeed at a strategic, tactical, and operational level, evidenced through a track record in building strategic plans and developing teams to execute successfully
  • Strong understanding of the life sciences industry, products and services
  • Bachelors or higher degree, STEM or ideally in a life sciences subject

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel 50% national travel
  • Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Leading complex, multi-functional organisations including matrixed structures, building strong, diverse teams through commitment to talent development, engagement, DE&I, integrity

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Abcam we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Abcam can provide.

The salary range for this role is $240K-275K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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