Senior Director, Digital Manufacturing and Automation

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

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s 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 making— we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Digital Transformation Leader , who will be responsible for driving and overseeing the digital transformation initiatives for our operations organization. As the Digital Transformation Leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to leverage digital technologies, enhance operational efficiency, and drive business growth. This role requires strong leadership skills, deep understanding of digital technologies, and the ability to collaborate across various functions and teams.

This position reports to the Sr. Director, Senior Director, Digital Manufacturing & Intelligent Automation and is part of the Global Engineering team.

• Be at the forefront of identifying and evaluating emerging digital trends and technologies. Your expertise in digital technologies, such as cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT), will allow you to assess their potential impact on the organization’s operations.
• Strong focus on establishing and progressing our Smart Manufacturing Global Strategy, which will include developing our Capability Center.

You will play a critical role in leading cross-functional teams throughout the implementation of digital solutions, ensuring that they are aligned with business requirements and objectives. Your strong leadership and communication skills will be essential as you collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and digitization.

• Driving cultural change and organizational readiness for digital transformation will be an important aspect of this role. You will be responsible for fostering a digital-first mindset throughout the organization, encouraging teams to embrace and leverage digital technologies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts will be crucial to staying updated on industry’s best practices and emerging technologies. This will enable you to bring innovative ideas and solutions to the organization, driving continuous improvement and staying ahead in the digital landscape.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of digital transformation initiatives will be part of your responsibilities. You will also provide guidance and support to our operation teams to ensure the successful adoption and usage of digital tools and technologies.
• Staying updated on relevant regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations will be a priority in this role.

Your strong analytical and problem-solving abilities,…