Throughout our product development cycles, we work closely with our customers to understand their needs and construct a solid understanding of our market. Josh Griffith, Senior Director of Marketing, Americas MDx, is one of our talented team members leading the way in crafting exceptional customer experiences. He joined Luminex in 2013 and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Drew University.
Q: What are your responsibilities at Luminex?
A: I lead a team of Marketing Managers and Clinical Implementation Managers. We’re the primary strategy and product support group for Luminex’s molecular diagnostics sales, focusing on the value of our products and how to position them. My team examines clinical, economic, and operational practices to better understand how our products can fit in the clinical lab. We perform competitive market analyses and revenue planning, and we also work on our internal national sales meeting, setting the agenda and plan for the year.
Q: Where were you before?
A: I came from Ventana, a division of Roche. I started in 2013 as a Sales Representative covering the New York City territory. Over the past few years at Luminex, I’ve been fortunate to experience multiple roles in our Marketing Team.
Q: What drew you to Luminex?
A: I previously worked for a large company with a ton of processes. We were mainly defending our business from a sales perspective, and there wasn’t much growth or flexibility. I thought a midsize company might offer those growth opportunities and give me the chance to have a larger voice. In my interview with the Luminex hiring managers, the culture they described really attracted me. I liked how they approached the overall business and company strategy. Luminex is a flexible, dynamic company. At the time, we were launching our molecular diagnostic sales organization, so I had the opportunity to help shape our direction at the very beginning.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about Luminex?
A: For me, it’s the people. From the leadership team that I work with and support to the larger commercial organization, our group is on the same page from a cultural perspective. Everybody supports each other. It’s a highly collaborative environment, instead of the competitive dynamic you often see in Sales Teams.
Q: If you could solve any clinical or genetic challenge, what would it be?
A: It’s a personal one—Alzheimer’s disease. I lost my grandmother to it. It strips away who you are slowly and relentlessly over time. A cure or even an effective diagnostic tool would be huge progress.
Q: If you weren’t at Luminex, where would you be?
A: I always kicked around the idea of being a college professor teaching world history.
Q: What is something about you that no one at Luminex knows?
A: Most people don’t know that I sang in an a capella group for a period of time during college.
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
A: Something outdoors! My wife and I love hiking, fishing in a nearby pond, or sitting outside reading by the fire pit.
At Luminex, we’re a team of talented individuals helping change the world by improving healthcare and quality of life for all. We work tirelessly to empower our team to collaborate, connect, and solve problems in new and innovative ways. If you’re interested in joining us, check out our latest job postings at: https://lmnxja.acscreativedev.com/open-positions/.
