Senior Director Facilities (Americas) at Danaher Corporation

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

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Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 15+ years of experience in facilities within regulated industries AND 5+ years of people leadership experience
Advanced certifications such as FMP or CFM preferred
Proven success applying LEAN methodologies (DBS, TPS, Kaizen, FMEA, etc.) to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security operations
Strong decision-making, leadership presence, and ability to present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership
Committed to stakeholder satisfaction, continuous improvement, and monitoring performance through maturity models and leading indicators

Responsibilities

Support corporate-led capital deployment initiatives exceeding $100M, assist with global lease coordination for offices, factories, and distribution centers, and contribute to cost-effective infrastructure planning
Develop and execute a five-year global facilities strategy aligned with business growth
Lead all regional facility operations, construction, and security programs across owned and leased properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational uptime
Partnering and supporting regional business continuity planning, including crisis management, recovery strategies, and risk mitigation across sites
Build and retain a high-performing, inclusive team; foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement using the Danaher Business System
Advise senior leadership on facilities strategy, risk, and long-term planning; influence cross-functional decisions and organizational development
Champion lean practices, kaizen initiatives, and process optimization to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security performance

Skills

Facilities Management

Strategic Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Construction Management

Capital Projects

Lease Management

Safety Management

Operational Excellence

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Security Operations

Maintenance Programs

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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