Role Summary
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing projects across the full lifecycle—from ideation through commercialization—within Life Sciences platforms. The role covers a broad portfolio including localization initiatives, cost‑reduction programs, open innovation projects, and cross‑OpCo strategic programs.
This position ensures the on‑time, on‑budget, and in‑scope delivery of high‑impact programs, while continuously strengthening project governance, execution rigor, and organizational transparency within a China–Global matrix environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Execution
- Lead end‑to‑end project execution in alignment with the company Toll‑Gate New Product Development (NPD) process, leveraging DBS tools to ensure disciplined, predictable, and high‑quality outcomes.
- Ensure projects meet defined scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives from concept through commercialization.
Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and operate effective project governance structures, ensuring timely engagement and alignment of all critical cross‑functional and cross‑OpCo stakeholders.
- Communicate project status, risks, and decision points through clear, structured, and decision‑focused updates tailored to different stakeholder levels.
- Serve as a key interface within a China–Global matrix, balancing global standards with local execution priorities.
Risk & Issue Management
- Proactively identify, assess, and escalate project risks and issues.
- Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation using PSP, A3, or other structured problem‑solving methodologies.
Team & Resource Management
- Effectively motivate, align, and coordinate project team members to achieve strong performance and delivery outcomes.
- Manage project resources efficiently, ensuring accountability and optimal utilization across functions.
Documentation & Process Discipline
- Ensure all project documentation, decisions, and learnings are accurately maintained, properly archived, and compliant with company standards.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Engineering or manufacturing background, 6+ years of project or program management experience within instrumentation and/or medical device industries.
- Experience operating in a China–Global matrix organization strongly preferred.
- PMP and/or Agile certification preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Proven track record of end‑to‑end new product development management, with at least two successfully launched products.
- Strong engineering background; hands‑on experience in software, mechanical, or system engineering is an advantage.
- High attention to technical and execution details, beyond routine administrative or schedule‑tracking activities.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with solid risk identification and mitigation capability.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex matrix organizations, with strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.
Success Metrics
- Consistent on‑time and on‑budget project delivery against approved plans
- Effectiveness of risk identification and mitigation, minimizing impact to scope, cost, and timeline
- Stakeholder satisfaction, reflected through clear communication, alignment, and decision support
- Strong cross‑functional and cross‑team collaboration, enabling efficient execution within a matrix organization
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 Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
- 6+ years of project or program management experience in instrumentation or medical device industries
- PMP and/or Agile certification
- Experience in a China-Global matrix organization
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Danaher Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Danaher Corporation.
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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.
Danaher Corporation Insights
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.
