Director, Innovation DBSL
Core
Lead the implementation of the Danaher Business System (DBS) across a new R&D organization to drive innovation, improve new product development execution, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Role type
Director, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Builds
A culture of innovation and measurable business impact within R&D and global product development teams.
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, and medical technology.
Required skills
R&D leadership, program management, continuous improvement, transformational change management, cross-functional influence, strategic roadmap development, kaizen facilitation, team coaching.
Preferred skills
DBS expertise, Lean Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Daily Management, Visual Project Management, Standard Work, Problem-Solving Process, molecular diagnostics experience.
Responsibilities
Partner with global leaders to define and deploy DBS tools for product development; drive improvement in core innovation measures like on-time delivery and portfolio throughput; create and manage a DBS roadmap linking business needs to improvement initiatives; coach leaders and associates on DBS tools and behaviors.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
