Vice President of Business Development, HiArc
Jon Smith
Jon Smith is the Vice President of Business Development, bringing over 19 years of leadership experience in precision automation and diagnostics markets. At HiArc, he leads the Commercial and Marketing organizations who are committed to serving our clients’ interests and helping to shape the future of their business.
Prior to joining HiArc, Jon spent over 17 years serving in multiple leadership roles within Tecan, Eppendorf and Jabil, Inc. where has helped implement a wide range of go-to-market (GTM) models—spanning direct sales, channel partnerships, subscription services, and hybrid frameworks—consistently adapting strategies to meet shifting market demands and client needs. Over the course of many years, he has built teams through a focus of productivity by embedding continuous improvement, robust performance management, and talent development through a multitude of initiatives. His leadership has cultivated high-performing teams that drive measurable business outcomes which cultivates sustainable commercial growth and deliver transformational value.
Jon holds a Master Degree of Microbiology with an emphasis in Genomics, grounding his decisions in deep scientific insight. Additionally, strengthening his strategic and financial acumen through executive training at The Wharton School of Business. He is also the co-founder and board member of a non-profit which serves to bring mental health counseling and resources to local first responders.