Senior Director, Head Of Software Business

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

Join us in transforming the future of drug and materials discovery as our Executive Leader in Software. In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategy and growth of our software business, focusing on innovative solutions for manufacturing and discovery in a regulated environment.

Your responsibilities will include defining a multi-year strategy and P&L management, fostering partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations, and leading an agile, globally distributed engineering team. You will oversee product management from discovery to adoption, ensuring an API-first, modular platform approach that integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems.

Champion security, compliance, and responsible AI/ML practices while cultivating a diverse, high-performing team culture. Your leadership will not only enhance our product portfolio but also accelerate our impact in the industry.

Who You Are

• 15+ years leading enterprise software product development and delivery; 7+ years P&L or large program ownership.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling software businesses or product lines serving global enterprises.
• Deep experience with modern software architecture (cloud-native on Azure/AWS, microservices, event-driven systems), API management, data platforms (lake/lakehouse), DevSecOps, SRE/observability.
• Proven track record delivering secure, compliant solutions in regulated or highly controlled environments (life sciences, healthcare, semiconductors, or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication; adept at translating strategy to measurable outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with domains such as lab and manufacturing digital (e.g., LIMS/ELN, MES, EBR), supply chain, R&D informatics, quality and regulatory systems, or commercial analytics.
• Familiarity with CSV/validation practices and working with Quality/Compliance in life sciences contexts.
• Background in applying responsible AI/ML to real-world enterprise workflows; experience with MLOps and model governance.
• MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

Pay Range for this position: $210,000.00 - $329,300.00

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!