Danaher

Program Manager, R&D (Life Science Instrumentation, New Product Development)

Danaher$160K — $185K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience leading complex product development from concept to commercialization preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of design control processes and product lifecycle management in a regulated setting.
  • Experienced with program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams for next-gen automation product development.
  • Drive program execution, managing timelines, budgets, risks, and communication between teams and leadership.
  • Implement the Danaher Business System (DBS) for program metrics and success KPIs.
  • Communicate program status and issues effectively to resolve escalations, catering to executive audiences.
  • Nurture collaborative relationships for effective program execution and product release.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings and financial security.
  • Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
Full Job Description
Program Manager, R&D New Product Development is accountable for the overall development of multiple assays, instruments and SW releases that are needed for our clinical and life sciences customer base. The incumbent acts as General Manager of the program to ensure all aspects of product development is done through excellence in execution with the skills to communicate program status across all levels in the organization.

This position reports to the Automation Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in San Jose, CA and will be an on-site role

In the Program Manager role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop, and execute programs for next-generation automation products, ensuring excellence in product delivery and seamless release.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, manage trade-offs, establish timelines, budgets, and risks, and serve as a liaison between development programs, Core Teams, and Senior Leadership, guiding products through to release.
  • Utilize and deploy the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop program metrics, implement Daily Management, and drive a DBS culture throughout the product development process, establishing program success KPIs.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills to manage and resolve program status, escalations, and issues, including synthesizing complex information for executive-level understanding and establishing efficient multi-pillar program communication structures.
  • Foster and nurture collaborative relationships across the organization to facilitate effective program execution and successful product release.


The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • Prefer 10+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
  • Prefer 5+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
  • Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
  • Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.


Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to travel - up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • PMP certification


Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $160K-$185K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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About Danaher

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

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Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
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