Danaher Business System Director, North America Commercial at Danaher Corporation

Deer Park, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

BS or BA Degree in business, science/engineering, operations, or equivalent experience required
7+ years of demonstrated success in commercial organizations, including leadership roles
Ability to analyze cross functional processes, assess performance, lead continuous improvement and sustain change; has the skills necessary to be seen as credible by peers and managers across LBS
Sought out as an authority in the DBS Fundamentals (i.e., Visual and Daily Management, 5S, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement, Kaizen, Problem Solving)
Recognized "hands-on" expert possessing knowledge of DBS Tools
Outstanding ability to plan, execute and follow-up on kaizens
Ability to work

Responsibilities

Partner with NA Commercial Leaders to build a funnel of cross functional continuous improvement initiatives targeted to drive growth, reduce waste, increase profitability, and improve customer experience
Manage NA Commercial Kaizen Funnel, driving from ideation to execution the most critical events impacting the business
Support the creation and execution of LBS Policy Deployment
Train and install foundational capabilities in PD, Action Planning, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management
Work with central and regional organizations to create KPI bowlers and Visual Management to sustain innovation process improvement
Directly provide formal and informal DBS training and coaching. Augment with other sources of training and coaching (DHR DBSO, outside sources)
Improve DBS training and facilitation by pursuing certification in DBS tools for yourself and others. Evaluate and approve other associates for tool certification

Skills

Danaher Business System

Continuous Improvement

Lean

Business Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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