Program Manager, Precision Medicine and Biopharma Solutions (Client Facing)

Danaher; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Danaher Diagnostics seeks a Program Manager in BioPharma to lead externally-facing projects and coordinate cross-functional teams across the BioPharma COE. You will partner with Diagnostics OpCo to deliver high-impact programs and leverage Danaher Business System tools to drive execution and continuous improvement.

The role may be based in a US hub with remote work eligibility and requires 10–20% travel. A strong background in science/engineering and experience in NPD are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field; advanced degree preferred and PMP is a plus.
• Experience across full NPD lifecycle from concept to commercial execution.
• Proven ability to deliver programs in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong synthesis of complex information with strategic and tactical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority, external-facing projects and cross-functional teams in BioPharma.
• Collaborate with Diagnostics OpCo partners to deliver programs in the Book of Work.
• Apply DBS tools and problem-solving principles to resolve critical issues and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

DBS tools (VPM, VSM)

AI tools (Copilot)

Smartsheet

Miro

Microsoft Office suite

Problem solving

Kaizen/PSP mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

PhD/MD (preferred)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

VPM

VSM

Daily Management

Action Plans

Copilot AI

Smartsheet

Miro

Microsoft 365

Job description

Bring more to life.

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

Within Danaher the work our diagnostic businesses do 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.

We’re accelerating the development of cutting-edge diagnostics to solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Across our diagnostics operating companies we are driving innovation through partnerships with top academic institutions and leading players in biopharma and translational research. We’re bringing the best minds together to accelerate innovation and unlock the full potential of the latest scientific advances. Together, we’re expanding access to precision diagnostics for millions of people worldwide - and we’re using our unmatched global scale and proven playbook to make it happen, from hospital labs to mobile clinics. By helping providers, patients, and families get faster, more precise diagnostic results, we’re improving treatment options and saving lives.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Program Manager, Precision Medicine and Biopharma Solutions (BioPharma), Danaher Diagnostics, will be a key team member driving the execution of key projects and contributing to process excellence across the BioPharma function. The BioPharma group works jointly with Danaher Diagnostics to bring precision therapies to patients at scale, driving a paradigm shift in conventional treatment by leveraging innovation to improve patients’ lives. This role will work horizontally across the BioPharma COE and collaborate closely with Operating Company (OpCo) partners to deliver high-impact BioPharma solutions across key disease states.

This role reports to the VP of Marketing and Operations, Precision Medicine and Biopharma Solutions. This position may be based out of a primary Danaher corporate or Operating Company hub (preferably Boston, MA, Washington, DC, or Chicago, IL). While this req is posted as on-site in the US, applications from qualified candidates in other US locations will be considered equally.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Leadership of high-priority, external-facing projects and cross-functional teams in the BioPharma group, ensuring those projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget.
• Work independently with the BioPharma team and their Diagnostic OpCo partners to ensure specific programs in their Book of Work (BoW), partnering with the DX DBSL for guidance on complex situations.
• Drive execution of projects using Danaher Business System (DBS) tools such as VPM, VSM, Daily Management, and Action Plans, as well as fundamental tools like AI (Copilot, etc), Smartsheet, Miro, and Microsoft suite. Apply problem-solving principles to resolve critical issues.
• Displays a mindset and language of continuous improvement and recommends changes using objective analysis (PSP, Kaizen). Actively assess current processes for improvement opportunities; propose and implement improvements to standard work based on experience.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field with preference for 3+ years of program management experience, or an advanced degree (PhD or MD) in a biological science with preference for 9+ years of experience; PMP certification preferred and willingness to obtain PMP certification if not currently certified.
• Experience across the full new product development lifecycle from concept through commercial execution, including generation of integrated evidence to support sales.
• Proven track record delivering programs in a fast-paced, matrixed corporate environment while managing multiple competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize complex information with strong attention to detail and apply both strategic and tactical thinking as needed.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• 10-20% Travel Required

Within Danaher Diagnostics, we offer 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.

Within Danaher 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 within Danaher Diagnostics can provide.

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. 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 a comprehensive package of benefits including flexible 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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