Danaher

Senior Manager, Software - BioPharma

Danaher$150K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering with 14+ years in software engineering, or a Master's/Doctoral with 12+ years and at least 4+ in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of life sciences and healthcare sectors.
  • Expertise in modern software architectures like microservices and cloud-native technology.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks including FDA, HIPAA, and GDPR.
  • Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and communicate with executives.
  • Proven track record of driving digital transformation and fostering innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute software engineering strategy to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Build, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering teams, promoting innovation and accountability.
  • Oversee complete software development lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance of solutions.
  • Drive key architectural decisions and technology stack selection.
  • Collaborate with product management, R&D, QA, and regulatory teams to ensure software aligns with scientific needs.
  • Ensure compliance with life sciences regulations and manage cybersecurity risks.
  • Manage budgets, vendor relations, and resource allocation for efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care program including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan for future savings.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
Full Job Description

The Senior Manager Software, Biopharma is responsible for leading the global software engineering organization to deliver innovative, compliant, and scalable solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and transform patient outcomes worldwide. Drive technology strategy and execution across multiple geographies, ensuring seamless integration of advanced platforms that enable data-driven insights and competitive advantage for the business.

This position reports to the Head of Software Engineering and is part of the Beckman Life Sciences Research and Development department working onsite at the Loveland, Colorado location.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Define and execute the software engineering strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Build, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

  • Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

  • Drive architectural decisions, technology stack selection, and ensure scalability, security, and performance.

  • Partner with product management, R&D, QA, and regulatory teams to align software solutions with scientific and business needs.

  • Ensure adherence to life sciences regulations (e.g., FDA, GxP, ISO) and manage cybersecurity and data privacy risks.

  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and ROI.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor’s Computer Engineering and 14+ years’ experience in software engineering; or Master’s/Doctoral and 12+ years and at least 4+ years in a global leadership role.

  • Strong understanding of life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries.

  • Expertise in modern software architectures (Embedded PC Applications, .Net Technology etc.), DevOps, and data platforms.

  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, GxP).

  • Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones and cultures.

  • Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

  • Track record of driving digital transformation and fostering innovation at scale.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel – list specifics 25% travel, overnight, within territory or locations

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

  • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements

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

  • Instrument Firmware/Software design and development

  • Cloud design and development

  • Systems engineering and architecture expertise

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 $150,000 - $200,000. 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 Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.

Danaher Careers

Joining Danaher means becoming part of a global team committed to driving growth, innovation, and leadership across various industries. At Danaher, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional development and personal achievement.

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At Danaher, you will engage in work that propels global industries forward through innovation and leadership. Our team at Danaher is dedicated to enhancing the company's impact on science, technology, and healthcare. We believe in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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Size
78,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$22.2 billion
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