Senior Director - Automation & Connected Labs, leads the end0end product strategy, roadmap, and business performance for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences9 Automation & Connected Labs portfolio. This role has direct responsibility forproduct management of the BioMek and Echo automation platforms0industry9recognized and widely trusted automation brands within the life sciences ecosystem0along with associated software, connectivity, and data capabilities. In addition, the role leads theAccess Solutions Group, a revenue0generating organization that designs and delivers complex, enterprise0wide automation systems for strategic customers. The Access Solutions Group is responsible for architecting, delivering, and scaling Beckman Coulter9s large-scale integrated custom automation solutions. This team drives revenue growth by designing high-complexity, enterprise-grade systems that integrate Beckman hardware, scheduling/orchestration software, data interfaces, and third-party technologies into cohesive automated workflows.
This leader owns the long-range portfolio strategy, architectural direction, investment priorities, and commercial outcomes across Beckman9s automation and digital ecosystem. The Senior Director will partner closely with R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Operations, Commercial, Service, and Strategic Partners to bring differentiated, compliant, and scalable solutions to market that accelerate throughput, ensure data integrity, and reduce total cost of ownership across modern digital and automated labs. Our preferred work arrangement is onsite.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Own the 305 year portfolio strategy and integrated roadmap across BioMek, Echo, automation software, connectivity, and enterprise automation solutions, with a clear path toward AI0enabled and data0driven labs.0 Lead product management for the BioMek and Echo portfolios, expanding their role as foundational platforms in intelligent, connected, and automated workflows.
Drive deep Voice of Customer and market insights to prioritize growth opportunities where automation, AI, and analytics deliver differentiated customer value (e.g., CGT, bioprocessing, NGS, QC/QA).
In close collaboration with R&D, define portfolio architecture and modular platform standards to enable interoperable, AI-ready automation, including data models, APIs, and integration frameworks. Establish integration, connectivity, and data standards (APIs, device drivers, telemetry, cybersecurity) that support advanced analytics, AI agents, and scalable reuse.
Translate strategy into actionable product requirements, pricing, packaging, and launch plans across hardware, software, and AI0adjacent capabilities.
Deliver to Beckman9s and Danaher9s financial commitments, including revenue growth, gross margin etc; manage portfolio P&L and investment tradeoffs.
Lead the Access Solutions Group, a revenue0generating organization responsible for delivering large0scale, integrated automation systems that combine Beckman platforms, orchestration software, data integration, and third0party technologies. Oversee complex enterprise automation engagements, including solution feasibility, cost modeling, risk assessment, and customer value justification for multimillion0dollar deployments.
Build and lead a high0performing product management and solutions organization that balances innovation, compliance, and execution while preparing the portfolio for the next generation of autonomous labs.
The essential requirements of the job include:
12015+ years in product management or adjacent roles within life sciences, lab automation, scientific software, or industrial automation; 7+ years leading PM teams.
Track record owning integrated hardware + software portfolios and delivering platform and ecosystem strategies.
Demonstrated success in regulated environments and enterprise deployments (GxP/Part 11, data integrity, cybersecurity).
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, portfolio P&L management, and enterprise solution selling.
Technical fluency in lab automation, robotics, scheduling/orchestration, data platforms, cloud/SaaS, and API-first architectures.
Bachelor9s in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it9s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at .
The annual salary range for this role is $300,000 - $350,000. 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 Company9s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we9ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow9s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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