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Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. At Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, we're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. At first glance, you'll see we are dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and health care forward for more than 80 years. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you and you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. You'll find the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) , which makes everything possible. You'll also see a company that investors trust-our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.

And no matter where you look at Beckman Coulter, at the heart of what we do, you'll witness our shared purpose-helping realize life's potential-in action. Our work helps improve millions of lives.

We hope you'll see yourself here, too.

What you find at Beckman Coulter -and within yourself - might just change the world!

The Senior Program Manager for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible to direct all phases of a Chemistry Systems development program, with primary responsibility to lead and control new and/or current business major programs for the Chemistry medical device product line.

This position is part of the Program Management Department and will be REMOTE, reporting to the Director of Chemistry Program Management. Leadership is earned and is not attained via position power. A true leader, motivating teams to achieve results that they did not realize they were capable of achieving is fundamental. The ability to drive change in culture and behaviors is critical to success. Intellect and outstanding work ethic enable the capability to understand and articulate complex scientific, interpersonal, regulatory, and business issues. Courage is required to optimally balance the quality and timeliness of superior Program Management and drive teams to succeed, or have the courage to change directions appropriately, as facts are presented.

Is this what you love to do?

If a fast-paced setting, leading multi-functional teams and inspiring change describes you - read on!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make or facilitate project trade-off decisions within the boundaries of the approved project contract
• Manage communication budget, schedule, resource management, and performance of the program and achievement of QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) metrics for their programs. Identify and drive countermeasures in instances when project is overdue or exceeding budget
• Motivate by example, mentor and develop team members to assure common understanding of the process and project goals
• Use Danaher Business System (DBS) tools and concepts to maximize efficiency and quality
• Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and possesses advanced skills in finance, leadership, communication, influence, cross-cultural awareness, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Work cross-functionally, cross site & time zone and collaborate frequently with Manufacturing, Engineering, Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory and Marketing, in addition to other functional groups.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal skills and credibility and candor with executives in a fast paced, Global, multi-national organizational structure.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, Medical device business management or related field with 14 plus years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 12 years of the same. MBA is a significant plus.
• 5 years of related work experience in scientific or engineering management preferred; a minimum of 2-5 years in program or project management
• Strong motivational leadership skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority
• ISO and FDA regulated environment experience is recommended.
• Ability to travel and manage multi-geographical teams is required (US, EU, Japan, China and India). Travel is likely 20-30% of time.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• Project management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certification
• Experience leading cross cultural, cross time zone systems development teams

Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates' and their families' 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

We believe you'll like what you see.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation. If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.