Launch Excellence Manager

About the role

Launch Excellence is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the Global Launch Excellence CoE (Centre of Excellence), driving best-in-class product launches across the Agilent Enterprise. This role will own and evolve the Agilent Commercialization and Channel Development Playbook, ensuring consistency and alignment across all New Product Introductions (NPI). The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, deep expertise in commercialization processes, and the ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple divisions, geographies, and functions.

As part of the Launch Excellence team, you will collaborate with Product Management, Commercial Marketing, Field Sales/Delivery organizations, and multiple cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI). This role is central to enabling Agilent to deliver coordinated, high-impact launches that accelerate growth, strengthen market position, and enhance customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Agilent Launch Excellence Center of Excellence (CoE), providing enterprise-wide support and governance for all product launches across Agilent.
• Own and continuously evolve the Agilent Commercialization and Channel Development Playbook, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.
• Drive consistency and governance across the Agilent New Product Introduction (NPI) launch process, ensuring Launch Excellence methodologies, processes, and tools are effectively adopted across all divisions.
• Maintain, enhance, and optimize Launch Excellence tools and frameworks to support evolving business and commercialization needs.
• Optimize the launch of complex offerings including workflows, automation solutions, digital products, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Maintain an enterprise-wide view of the Agilent NPI portfolio, highlighting strategic products and solutions, while proactively identifying/escalating opportunities and risks to executive stakeholders.
• Identify and enable opportunities for coordinated cross-divisional product launches to maximize market impact and commercial effectiveness.
• Partner with a broad network of cross-functional and divisional stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and adherence to Launch Excellence frameworks and processes.
• Own, develop, and evolve training programs for Launch Excellence teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing optimization of commercialization processes throughout the product lifecycle journey.
• Lead and execute the Launch Excellence communication strategy, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, transparency, and alignment across the organization.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to strengthen commercialization excellence and drive successful business outcomes across the Agilent enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent. Post-graduate, certification, and/or license may be required.
• Typically, at least 8+ years of relevant experience for entry to this level in one or multiple areas including Direct Sales, Sales Channel, Product Management, Commercial Marketing, or Leading Cross-Functional Projects.

Skills

• Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for driving commercial success.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Broad scientific industry knowledge. Familiarity with requirements and standards within the industry.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment with members from different geographies and cultures.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time role with the option to work remotely.

Pay

Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.