Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Abcam, 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.
Progress happens together
At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
We are seeking a hands-on strategic and results-driven Senior Director of AI and Data Strategy to lead the development and execution of artificial intelligence initiatives within Abcam. This position excludes scientific R&D and drug discovery responsibilities and instead focuses on enabling commercial excellence and supply chain resiliency through advanced analytics, generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation. The individual leader will drive enterprise-scale AI adoption focused on operational efficiency, demand forecasting, customer engagement, revenue optimization, inventory management, and business process transformation.
This position reports to the Chief Digital Officer and is key member of the global Abcam Digital Department. The Senior Director will work closely with executive leadership, Commercial, Supply Chain, IT, Data & Analytics, Finance, and Operations teams to identify high-value opportunities, implement scalable AI capabilities, and establish governance frameworks that ensure responsible and measurable AI adoption, data strategy and execution. As such, this is a hybrid position with requirement to attend Abcam locations on a weekly basis. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and execute an enterprise AI roadmap focused on Commercial Operations and Supply Chain transformation with measurable impact
- Lead AI initiatives across sales, marketing, customer success, market intelligence, and commercial analytics
- Drive intelligent automation and generative AI adoption to enhance workflows, sales enablement, customer communications, and knowledge management
- Define and deliver the enterprise data strategy, including governance, integration, and data standards
- Identify and prioritise high-impact AI use cases (e.g. forecasting, customer insight, pricing, inventory optimisation, logistics, sales effectiveness)
- Establish AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory, privacy, cybersecurity, and quality requirements
- Partner with IT and Data teams on AI architecture and tooling, while managing vendors and strategic technology partnerships
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- 12+ years of leadership experience in AI, RPA, and digital transformation
- Proven experience delivering AI or advanced analytics solutions in supply chain and/or commercial environments
- Experience within B2B and/or FMCG industries
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
- Strong influencing capability with executive stakeholders and ability to challenge and collaborate at all levels
- Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
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 in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
- 12+ years of leadership experience in AI, RPA, and digital transformation
- Proven experience delivering AI or advanced analytics solutions in supply chain and/or commercial environments
- Experience within B2B and/or FMCG industries
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
- Strong influencing capability with executive stakeholders and ability to challenge and collaborate at all levels
- Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Hybrid role with requirement to attend Abcam locations on a weekly basis
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
