Commercial Operations Manager- India & South Asia (Bangalore)

Leica Biosystems Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Commercial Operations Manager to co-lead planning, forecasting, demand alignment, and annual operating plans from its Bangalore office. You will partner across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service and Supply Chain to optimize order-to-cash, enhance pipeline visibility, and drive continuous improvement using DBS principles.

This on-site role reports to the General Manager, India & South Asia, and offers opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, finance or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Commercial/Sales Operations.
• Experience in Medical Devices, Diagnostics or related industries preferred.
• Forecasting, sales planning, BI, KPI management and commercial reporting experience.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial Leadership to drive performance via planning, forecasting, demand alignment and operating plans.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams to optimize end-to-end order-to-cash.
• Lead distributor and channel performance governance with data-driven insights.
• Champion DBS-based continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• This position reports to the General Manager, India & South Asia and is on-site in Bangalore.

Skills

Forecasting

Sales planning

KPI management

Commercial reporting

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Bring more to life.

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

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Commercial Operations Manager is responsible to Partner with Commercial Leadership Team to drive business performance by leading commercial planning, forecasting, demand alignment, and business review processes, ensuring forecast accuracy, pipeline visibility, and successful execution of annual operating plans.

• Partner with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams to optimize the end-to-end order-to-cash process, improving customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business predictability.
• Lead distributor and channel performance management through robust governance, business reviews, performance monitoring, and data-driven insights that support sustainable growth and execution excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives leveraging Danaher Business System (DBS) principles to simplify processes, standardize ways of working, increase automation, and drive operational excellence across the commercial organization.

This position reports to the General Manager, India & South Asia and is part of the India Commercial Organization of Leica Biosystems located in Bangalore, India and will be an on-site role.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field. MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sales Operations,
• Experience within Medical Devices, Diagnostics, or related industries preferred.
• Proven experience in forecasting, sales planning, business intelligence, KPI management, and commercial reporting. Experience working with distribution-led businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain

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

• Strong proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred).
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and business modeling skills.

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

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s 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.