Director - Human Resources Commercial - Americas at Danaher Corporation

Deer Park, Illinois, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of proven human resources leadership experience in diverse global environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft tools and ability to incorporate other technologies including AI
  • Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate employees

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with supported leaders and their teams to design and implement human resources strategies that drive business growth, improve operating margins, and achieve core metrics aligned with the company's framework
  • Develop and lead key talent and leadership development initiatives, providing consultation to leaders on team development, succession planning, and individual personal/professional growth; assemble and manage the efforts of multiple direct reports
  • Manage and enhance core processes related to performance management, encouraging leaders to assess and take calculated risks to boost team performance
  • Analyze metrics to inform key business strategies, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive process improvements
  • Create strategies to attract, develop, retain, and reward high-quality, diverse talent, ensuring a continuous pipeline of talent
  • Develop and implement strategies to define, assess, and enhance competencies within the organization to allow for competitive growth within the market
  • Provide coaching and counseling to people leaders, helping them enhance their leadership skills, address concerns, and create opportunities for developing high-performing teams
  • Lead human resource strategies, programs, and tools to drive a high-performing, engaged workforce in partnership with the Americas commercial teams, including end-to-end activities, cyclical processes, change management, micro/macro organizational design, talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, engagement and retention, compensation and benefits, human resources compliance, general policy administration, and data analytics

Skills

HR Strategy
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
Performance Management
Leadership Development
Change Management
Labor Relations
Compensation Planning
Organizational Development

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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