Program Manager (Mount Waverley)

Leica Biosystems; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Program Manager to lead complex medical device, software and consumable program delivery from concept to commercialization. This on-site Melbourne-area role collaborates with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to meet business, quality and schedule targets.

The role requires 3+ years in program management, 5+ years cross-functional product development leadership, and relevant engineering or science qualifications or PM

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of program management experience with delivery of complex programs.
• Minimum 5 years leading cross-functional product development through full lifecycle.
• Track record of bringing electro-mechanical products from development to launch.
• Accredited engineering or science qualification or formal PM certification (PMI/PRINCE2).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs from concept through manufacturing transfer and commercialization.
• Partner with Product Management and Lead Engineer to deliver high-value projects.
• Develop and execute integrated program plans with aligned workstreams.
• Drive governance, manage risks and decisions to ensure success.
• Monitor progress and metrics; report to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster accountability and high-performance culture across teams.
• Champion DBS principles and continuous improvement in development activities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile development

Governance

Education

Engineering or science degree

PM qualification (PMI/PRINCE2)

Tools

DBS

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, 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.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next‑generation, life‑changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (DBS) which makes everything possible.

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the development and delivery of innovative medical device instrumentation, software and associated consumables and ancillaries. This role drives complex, cross-functional programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring delivery against business objectives, customer needs, quality standards, timelines, and financial targets.

This position reports to the Director, Program Management Office and is part of the Advanced Staining Instrument Business Unit located in Mount Waverley, Victoria. As the programs delivered by this team transition directly into manufacturing, close collaboration with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams is critical to success. For this reason, this is a fully on-site role, providing direct engagement with stakeholders and hands‑on support throughout development, transfer to manufacturing, and product launch.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead complex cross-functional programs from concept through manufacturing transfer and commercialization, taking end-to-end accountability for scope, resources, risk, budget, schedule and technical performance.
• Partner with Product Management and Program Lead Engineer to deliver high value projects that maximise customer impact, accelerate time-to-market and optimize technical solutions.
• Develop and execute integrated program plans, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams stakeholders.
• Drive program governance, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies and critical decisions to ensure successful outcomes.
• Monitor and communicate program progress, milestones and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration, accountability and a high-performance culture across multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion DBS principles and continue improvement methodologies to enhance program execution and business results.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Minimum 3 years of program management experience, including successful delivery of at least 2 complex programs.
• Minimum 5 years of leading cross-functional product development projects through the full systems development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated success bringing complex electro‑mechanical products from development through to commercial launch.
• Accredited with a professional, engineering or science qualification or in a formal program or project management field (e.g. PMI, PRINCE 2).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Managing Agile software development programs.
• The field of medical device, diagnostics, life sciences or scientific instrumentation industry.
• Manufacturing, product sustainment and operations supporting complex electro‑mechanical products.
• Applying Lean, Continuous Improvement or DBS methodologies within product development activities.

Leica Biosystems, 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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.