Strategic Projects and Innovation Leader at Danaher Corporation

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

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

Requirements

  • University degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
  • Significant experience (10+ years) in the Life Science industry and protein research area (biomolecular analysis and chromatography technologies), with an excellent understanding of customer workflows and challenges
  • Extensive experience in early exploratory research, product development, and project leadership
  • Experience in developing technology and product strategies aligned to business goals
  • Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to operate in a global and cross-functional environment
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to convey complex messages and present to both executive management and external stakeholders; not afraid to speak up and escalate issues
  • Fluency in Swedish and English, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Act as the business lead or lead strategic projects within Protein Research to establish and deploy long-term strategic goals and annual business objectives
  • Drive alignment between Protein Research Product Management teams and R&D in the early innovation process; chair the innovation council, lead early product concept definition activities, and act as business lead in technology development forums
  • Lead technical evaluation of BD initiatives in close collaboration with the Protein Strategy Leader, PM Leaders, and R&D
  • Develop strong working relationships across various OpCos and functions, including Discovery & Medical, Hardware Solutions, BioProcess Resin & Technologies, R&D, Operations, Sourcing, and Commercial, to ensure engagement and action on projects that deliver growth, new innovations, product quality, and security of supply
  • Engage closely with Product Management teams to drive innovation ideas in the early exploratory phases
  • Leverage the Danaher (DBS) toolbox to maximize efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives to meet agreed goals and KPIs

Skills

Strategic Planning
Project Management
Business Development
Innovation Leadership
Product Management
Business Operations
Continuous Improvement
Technical Evaluation

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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