South Korea

Responsibilities

Location Guro-gu, SeoulKR Job ID REQ-056651

Responsibilites

The General Manager, Korea is responsible for the overall strategic direction, performance, and leadership of PerkinElmer’s Korea operations—including fiscal, operational, regulatory, and human capital oversight.

• In addition to full P&L accountability, the GM will develop and execute business strategies aligned with PerkinElmer’s mission and values, fostering a culture of accountability, execution, profitable growth, compliance, and innovation.
• Build and lead a strong, cohesive leadership team to drive immediate results and long-term success.
• Lead and develop a high-performing organization, cultivating talent and ensuring the leadership pipeline supports future growth.
• Consistently meet or exceed operating and financial targets.

• Maintain entrepreneurial agility while ensuring business unit independence.
• Establish and communicate a clear vision, inspiring direction, and organizational commitment.
• Identify and recommend new products or services in response to market trends.
• Engage directly with customers to build relationships and promote offerings.
• Define pricing strategies based on customer value and market positioning.
• Demonstrate adaptability by embracing change, rapidly adjusting to new information, evolving conditions, or unforeseen challenges.

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Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field with specific knowledge in accounting, data analytics, operations and strategic planning.
• A minimum of 12+ years of successful progressive management experience. A demonstrable record of significant career progression leading large teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Characteristics

DRIVES RESULTS

• Displays strong business acumen, a sophisticated knowledge of the business ecosystem, and experience in competitive marketplaces with the ability to make complex and difficult decisions.
• Takes full responsibility for communicating business priorities to the team and stakeholders.
• Removes barriers and provides cover so team can execute against goals. Direct reports know what is expected of them, and how their work ties into the broader team direction.
• Demonstrates high level complex problem-solving abilities (e.g., identifies drivers of service line losses) and establishes plans to address productivity, operational performance, staff retention and satisfaction. Sets targets, drives execution, and holds the team accountable both for individual and team results. Drives standardization in alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Understands financial indicators/levels and delivers year over year improved financial performance (e.g., actively contributes to ideas that curtail cost in the business plan).

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Owns the customer journey from end to end and continually strives to improve customer happiness.
• Actively monitors customer service trends to make necessary improvements and coaches the team in continuously improving communication, processes, and relationships to elevate the experience.
• A high orientation to detail with proven analytical and financial skills.

LEADS BOLDLY

• An individual of highest personal and professional integrity, principle, and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices. Able to establish immediate credibility with peers, senior leadership, and customer staff.
• Hires an excellent team of strong and diverse leaders and takes personal responsibility for their onboarding and continued development.
• Addresses low performance quickly and compassionately. Resolves all people and safety issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Retains and develops top performers. Takes the time to understand individuals’ motivations and actively coaches towards development goals by providing actionable feedback. Multiplies the capabilities of team members and unleashes the team’s potential.
• Energizes others and builds a team culture of high performance and trust. Champions inclusion, psychological safety, and courage. Creates an environment where all voices feel confident speaking up.
• Seeks and champions innovative ideas and initiatives that create operational/strategic advantage.

SITUATIONAL AGILITY

• Dynamic problem solver who tackles change by leading with the Why and inspiring buy-in and action.
• Allocates and shifts resources as needed based on business priorities and customer experience. Resilient and calm under intense pressure.
• Coachable. Takes full ownership of personal development. Regularly solicits feedback from teammates above, below, and adjacent, and demonstrates learning agility by making clear behavioral changes.
• Highly mission-driven and motivates others to see the big picture.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.