Director, Deal Architecture and Governance 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, Cancer Diagnostics, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Leadership experience in deal architecture, governance, pricing strategy, or commercial proposals within life sciences, diagnostics, or biotechnology
  • Strong analytical acumen and creative problem-solving skills to handle complex, high-value commercial proposals
  • Expertise in deal modeling, pricing models, and proposal execution
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Pricing, Contracts, Legal, and Product Management
  • Proficiency in optimizing pricing tools like Deal Calculator and ensuring compliance with pricing policies and contract terms
  • Experience in strategic account planning, pipeline reviews, and competitive intelligence
  • Mentoring and coaching skills for talent development
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Onsite availability in Deer Park, Illinois

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Deal Architecture and Governance Function: Provide leadership and direction to the Deal Architecture and Governance Team, driving best practices in deal modeling, pricing strategy, and proposal execution. Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex deal scenarios
  • Strategic Proposal Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Sales, and Product Management to develop, review, and approve strategic proposals that align with Leica’s financial and operational targets. Ensure proposals include competitive intelligence and market trending, while meeting business requirements and maximizing customer value
  • Pricing and Governance Leadership: Own and enhance the Deal Calculator and related modeling tools to enable accurate pricing and configuration. Ensure alignment with company pricing policies and contract terms. Drive governance and compliance across all deal structures
  • Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Sales and Leadership teams. Participate in pipeline reviews and strategic account planning to proactively support large opportunities. Partner with Finance and Legal to mitigate risk and ensure financial integrity
  • Talent Development: Mentor and coach the Deal Design Team, overseeing functional day-to-day operations and performance
  • Lead strategic development and execution of complex, high-value commercial proposals across North America to drive revenue growth, optimize pricing models, improve deal velocity, and ensure profitability

Skills

Deal Architecture
Governance
Commercial Proposals
Strategic Development
Execution
Analytical Acumen
Problem-Solving
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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