at Danaher Corporation in Richmond, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.
Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.
This position is part of the Global Program Management Organization located in Richmond, Illinois and will be hybrid requiring four days per week onsite.
You will be a part of the Program Management Team, report to the Senior Director Program Management, and function as the core team leader of a cross-functional team with full responsibility for the programs from both business and technical perspectives. With your teams you keep quality, delivery, and cost of the portfolios under control. You will be accountable to the Leica Biosystems leadership team for the success of the projects and life cycle activities.
If you thrive in a cross functional role, fast paced environment, and want to work to build a world-class Program Management organization-read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Align the company’s business targets with the project’s objectives and outcomes
+ Balance multiple projects and priorities seamlessly in a fast-paced environment
+ Work collaboratively with other internal stakeholders and keep all levels of the organization informed, engaged, and motivated
+ Instill a sense of urgency, drive team debate around key issues and risk while keeping big picture and long-term targets in mind
+ Use Danaher Business System (DBS) tools if appropriate to achieve constructive outcomes
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Minimum 6 years overall experience in project management; preferred medical device industry and/or instrument development
+ Able to influence effectively across the organization
+ Process oriented; knows how to use project management tools efficiently
+ Decisive and effective project leader; motivator which is experienced in developing and training teams
+ Strong risk management and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, analyze, and minimize potential problems
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Project management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certification
+ Experience with LEAN systems and methodologies
+ Experience in leading multinational projects
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At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.The salary range for this role is $110,000 – $150,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation. If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
