Danaher

Vice President/General Manager, XOS

Danaher$220K — $275K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in a global commercial or product-driven organization.
  • Proven track record in delivering sustained profitable growth.
  • Experience managing multifunctional teams and leading large revenue-generating organizations.
  • Global mindset with strategic agility and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for team operations including revenue management and profit margin.
  • Champion and evolve sales management initiatives to enhance organizational capabilities.
  • Develop market and competitor intelligence to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Drive product strategies based on market and customer insights for growth opportunities.
  • Stimulate innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance the product portfolio.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.
Full Job Description

The XOS Vice President / General Manager (VP/GM) will hold full commercial accountability for XOS global business, overseeing Strategy, Commercial Operations, R&D, Marketing, and cross-functional partnership with Finance and HR. This leader will drive the long-term transformation of the XOS portfolio, achieving results with accuracy, speed, and reliability for our customers. The leader will ensure that XOS upholds its commitment to advancing public safety and operational efficiency by providing high-precision elemental analysis solutions through innovative X-ray technology.

The VP/GM will lead the organization to deliver profitable growth, deepen customer value, and advance XOS’s strategic position in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Business Leadership

  • Provide strategic and organizational leadership which includes full responsibility for the team’s operations from booking and revenue to profit margin.
  • Champion world-class sales management by embracing and evolving Veralto Sales Initiatives and Funnel Management Standard Work. Develop and elevate the sales organization and migrate towards value and solutions competencies.
  • Maintain market and competitor intelligence, developing proactive strategies to maintain XOS competitiveness through Gemba field and customer visits.
  • Evaluate market, customer, and partner needs to shape XOS product strategies and identify growth opportunities.
  • Drive expansion initiatives to strengthen XOS’s global presence and competitive advantage.

Strategic Direction & Innovation

  • Develop short-, mid-, and long-term commercial and product strategies to advance XOS leadership in petroleum, energy, and manufacturing market segments.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to accelerate innovation and portfolio expansion.
  • Collaborate with global product management and R&D to drive the development of new products based on market-validated, valuable problems.
  • Champion global VOC initiatives to identify unmet needs across commercial, R&D, and manufacturing ecosystems.

Operational Excellence & Organizational Performance

  • Enhance organizational effectiveness through robust process optimization, talent development, and operational alignment.
  • Build a culture of high performance, accountability, inclusion, continuous improvement, and strong associate engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, brand standards and guidelines, and Veralto policies.

Financial Management

  • Hold full P&L responsibility for XOS global business.
  • Partner closely with Finance leadership and Group President, Water Treatment leader to set, monitor, and refine annual goals for revenue, EBITDA, operational efficiency, and commercial growth.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record of delivering sustained profitable growth and portfolio expansion.
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in a global commercial, brand, or product-driven organization.
  • Seasoned leader of at least >$25m revenues / 100+ associates, providing inspiration, coaching and mentorship.
  • Experience managing multifunctional teams (commercial, marketing, R&D, product, digital, etc.) within a global context.
  • Global mindset, a high level of strategic agility, excellent decision making and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated abilities to drive innovation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic transformation in a complex product environment.
  • Strong customer orientation with expertise in translating VOC into actionable strategies.
  • Skilled in managing complex portfolios and multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational development capability, talent planning, and ability to drive high engagement.
  • Strong practitioner of VES/Lean principles.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.
  • Willingness to travel globally (approx. 30%).

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US ONLY: 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $220,000 - $275,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a 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 Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto 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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
 

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About Danaher

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

Danaher Careers

Joining Danaher means becoming part of a global team committed to driving growth, innovation, and leadership across various industries. At Danaher, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional development and personal achievement.

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At Danaher, you will engage in work that propels global industries forward through innovation and leadership. Our team at Danaher is dedicated to enhancing the company's impact on science, technology, and healthcare. We believe in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Danaher’s commitment to innovation drives our leadership in the market and our ability to offer unique solutions to our clients. Here, your skills in technology, problem-solving, and creativity will be honed through challenging projects and a collaborative work environment.

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Danaher is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment where careers flourish. Our benefits package is designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From diversity training to professional development programs, we invest in every employee's growth and well-being.

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Size
78,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$22.2 billion
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