Donna Earley

About Donna Earley

Accomplished, results-driven sales and marketing professional in the Life Sciences/Biotechnology sector • Extensive experience in entrepreneurial organizations • 17+ years in progressively senior positions within premier Life Sciences organizations • Proven track record of large territory and revenue growth • Drove successful development and launch of multiple “gold standard” platforms in next-generation sequencing, mass spectrometry and high-throughput screening • Experienced leader of both sales, marketing and R&D teams • Superior interpersonal and leadership skills • Ability to resolve technical and operational issues, motivating inter-disciplinary staff to achieve peak performance • Cross- sector expertise: next generation sequencing, mass spectrometry-based OMICS research, and cell-based assays for high-throughput screening in drug discovery and development

Experience

1. Vice President North America Commercial Leadership (Bruker Daltonics)

   Bruker

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I am a commercial executive and strategic leader known for driving enterprise-level transformation in scientifically complex organizations.My work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, scientific innovation, and organizational change, with deep experience across mass spectrometry, life sciences, and pharma/biopharma markets. I partner closely with R&D, field applications, and executive teams to translate advanced scientific capabilities into scalable, customer-centric growth.Over the course of my career, I have led commercial transformations that modernize go-to-market models, strengthen strategic account engagement, and align commercial execution with long-term enterprise objectives.Areas of focus and impact include:• Commercial transformation and go-to-market modernization• Bridging scientific and commercial organizations to accelerate adoption and value creation• Strategic account and partner-led growth models• Building and developing senior commercial leaders and cross-functional teams• Executive planning, governance, and operating cadenceI am motivated by work that creates durable growth, strong leadership cultures, and meaningful scientific and customer impact. I value partnerships grounded in trust, rigor, and shared ambition.

Education

• Stanford University School of Medicine

  Postdoctoral Studies, Biochemistry

  2003 — 2005

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  B.S., Chemistry - Biochemistry Track

  1992 — 1996

• Tufts University

  Ph.D. and M.S., Chemistry and Biotechnology

  1998 — 2003