Ken J. Gordon

Transformational Leader empowering teams and driving growth, | Experienced Sales, Commercial, and Operations Executive

Role
Founder Principal Consultant at Vitalant
Location
Charlotte, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ken J. Gordon

Seasoned executive and advocate who bridges corporate expertise with broad and diverse…

Experience

  1. Founder Principal Consultant

    Vitalant

    Oct 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

    Boutique consulting firm providing strategic advisory and fractional commercial leadership to domestic and global organizations in the biotech, life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, food & beverage, nonprofit, and faith-based sectors.Leveraging 25+ years of executive experience in sales, commercial strategy, and business development to help clients accelerate growth, navigate complex markets, realize domestic and global commercialization, and drive sustainable value creation. Grounded in the principle of reciprocity—creating mutual benefit and long-term partnerships.Key Focus Areas- Advise diagnostics and biotech firms on federal sales strategy, business development, and commercial team readiness- Support product positioning and market access for molecular and lab services companies- Provide interim leadership, pitch refinement, and government contract navigation services- Business development for emerging biotech and diagnostics firms- Fractional VP-level leadership for startups and growth-phase companiesRecent Highlights- Advised early-stage biotech startup on sales model and strategic account acquisition- Supported commercial planning for a diagnostic firm expanding into new U.S. regions- Coached sales leadership teams to improve accountability and execution

Education

  • Cornell University - SC Johnson School of Business

    Executive Business Management Certificate

    2021 — 2022

  • The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Law & Military Affairs

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