Innovation Danaher Business Systems Leader (Continuous Improvement)

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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers 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 laboratorys 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 makingwe 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.

The Innovation Danaher Business Systems Leader is responsible for driving improved outcomes in Growth from Innovation by leveraging Microbiologys Innovation this role you will build organizational capability through effective associate development.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Danaher Business Systems Microbiology and is part of the Microbiology Operating Company nested in Beckman Coulter Diagnostics located in our Sacramento CA office and will be an on-site role. This position will function as a key strategic thought leader alongside our VP R&D. At Microbiology as one of the worlds leading ID/AST companies our vision is to ensure every patient has access to the right antibiotic treatment at the right time.

In this role youll have the opportunity to:

• Champion improved innovation-driven growth across Microbiology.
• Ensure the effective application and documentation of Danaher Business System (DBS) toolsalong with the DBS expert networkwithin our Product Lifecycle Process (PLP) and innovation governance structure.
• Assess Innovation maturity and identify gaps in our Innovation Engine using key performance indicators (KPIs) guiding them through improvement plans that may include coaching enhanced DBS tool adoption and more.
• Partner with senior leaders and project teams to leverage DBS to deliver annual IFV objectives innovation key performance indicators (KPIs) and project level KPIs. This includes the installation and sustainment of high-quality daily management (DM) visual project management (VPM) and problem-solving process (PSP) as needed.
• Partner with functional and project leads on the kaizen process including kaizen funnel development prioritization resourcing activation and effective sustainment of results and support problem solving as needed to close gaps to targets.
• Directly provide formal and informal DBS training and coaching. Augment with additional resources (DBSO outside resources) where applicable and improve DBS training and facilitation by pursuing certification in DBS tools for yourself and others including managing a funnel of experts.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Sciences required; MBA or advanced Engineering degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in engineering and engineering leadership roles.
• Proven ability to consistently deliver results while influencing leaders without but not limited to coaching leaders at different altitudes while driving change and leveraging change management best practices.
• Proven leadership in product development programs R&D teams or organizations with a strong track record of project management and on-time product launches. Previous experience with Product Planning Group (PPG) and experience/understanding the Strategic Innovation Review (SIR) process. Demonstrated success in improving Innovation KPIs.
• Minimum of 4 years at Danaher (or spin-off) with a strong passion for DBS and hands-on experience applying DBS principles to product in DBS fundamentals such as:
  • Problem Solving Process (PSP)
  • Technology Development Process (TDP)
  • Problem to Portfolio (P2P)
  • Visual Project Management (VPM)

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Up to 10% global travel required

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its 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 $160000 - $180000. 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

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