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About the Role

The DBS Director, High Growth Markets Commercial is responsible for leveraging the Danaher Business System (DBS) to improve critical programs within the High Growth Markets (Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific, excl. China) Commercial organization. This role serves as a key business partner to the LATAM, META, and APAC Commercial leaders, driving business results through continuous improvement and change management.

Responsibilities

Partner with LATAM, META, and APAC 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 collaboration with the Danaher Diagnostics platform in a complex, multi-national, matrixed environment.
Train and install foundational capabilities in PD, Action Planning, and 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 training and coaching with other sources (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.

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.
Possess 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 with functions in the implementation of the DBS roadmap and implement key growth initiatives.
Successfully drives change, handles conflict/ambiguity in a diverse, global work environment.
Ability to travel – up to 50% overnight, internationally.

Skills

Danaher Business System (DBS)
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Kaizen
Problem Solving
Visual Management
KPI Management
PD (Process Development)
Action Planning
DBS Fundamentals

Location

REMOTE
Europe (major metropolitan area)

Work Type

REMOTE
Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years of demonstrated success in commercial organizations, including leadership roles

Education Level

BS or BA Degree in business, science/engineering, operations, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs
Health care program
Paid time off

About the Company

Leica Biosystems is one of Danaher’s operating companies.
Our work saves lives within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
We are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
We thrive in a culture of belonging where unique viewpoints matter.
We harness Danaher’s system of continuous improvement to turn ideas into impact.
We are shaping the future of cancer diagnostics and transforming lives.
Our mission is 'Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives'.
We are a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis.
We empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions.
We help give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.
We are a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer.
We help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies.
We are surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.