Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
This position reports to the Senior Manager AU Technical Operations and is part of the AU Technical Operations team, located in Beckman Coulter Co. Clare and is an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and deliver technical supply chain projects aligned with business targets, including qualification of raw materials and suppliers for clinical chemistry use
Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional teams to execute NPI and supply chain initiatives successfully
Drive project tracking and daily management systems to ensure continuity of product supply and adherence to timelines
Support strategic and cost-reduction initiatives within the AU value stream
Apply Danaher Business System (DBS) tools (e.g., Daily Management, Standard Work, Kaizen, TPI, VPM) to improve operational processes
Ensure compliance with design change processes, SOPs, GMP, and regulatory requirements (ISO/FDA)
Collaborate across functions to ensure materials, specifications, procedures, and resources are in place to support operations
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline OR Master’s degree in a relevant field
Multiple years of experience in technical project management within a regulated manufacturing or diagnostics environment
Proven experience managing supply chain or NPI-related projects
Strong technical knowledge in clinical chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or related scientific areas
Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
AU or CS/CA product platforms or related diagnostic systems
Certification or experience as a Kaizen Leader or application of DBS/lean methodologies
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Minimal travel may be required to support project activities across sites
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s 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.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (Level 8) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline OR Master's degree in a relevant field
- Multiple years of experience in technical project management within a regulated manufacturing or diagnostics environment
- Proven experience managing supply chain or NPI-related projects
- Strong technical knowledge in clinical chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or related scientific areas
- Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA)
- Experience applying Danaher Business System (DBS) tools (Daily Management, Standard Work, Kaizen, TPI, VPM)
- Experience in AU or CS/CA product platforms or related diagnostic systems
- Certification or experience as a Kaizen Leader or application of DBS/lean methodologies
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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