Director, R&D Assay Development, Microbiology

Company: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

Wondering what's within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.At first glance, you'll see that for more than 80 years we've been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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.The Director, Director, R&D Assay Development, Microbiology for Beckman Coulter is responsible for strategic leadership of new product development and innovation platforms. This position will report directly to the VP of R&D based in Sacramento, CA.The successful candidate must have a strong R&D background and the ability to utilize the Danaher Business System Innovation process and tools to accelerate new product development projects to meet rapidly evolving customer needs.At Beckman Coulter, our vision to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.This position is part of the Microbiology department located in West Sacramento, CA and will be on site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.As part of the BEC Microbiology R&D leadership team, you will be responsible for collaborating closely with other members of the R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Affairs, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Program Management to drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a leadership role, are passionate about developing people and want to work developing novel solutions to address the global health threat of antimicrobial resistance, please read on.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop product portfolio strategies for the product lines.
• Drive robust and reliable product design, verification, and validation of initial and subsequent design changes, ensuring all FDA/ISO/EN and other related requirements are consistently met.
• Manage the execution of complex R&D product development projects using a strong assay and systems mindset, inclusive of hardware, software, fluidics, reagents, and biologics.
• Oversee product development and sustaining of on-market products, ensuring their reliability improvements to drive customer satisfaction.
• Establish and sustain a data-driven culture of accountability by incorporating Danaher Business System (DBS) tools into daily work and management, including DRS, PRTI, DSS, SDR, VPM, and CCPM.
• Ensure the R&D organization has the necessary talent and capabilities to execute priorities, expedite time to market, and meet cost targets. Build and develop a highly skilled, global, professional, and engaged team with strong technical capabilities, creativity, and leadership to achieve organizational goals.The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Education: Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in bioengineering, fluidics, mechanical, electrical, software, or systems engineering.
  • Experience and Knowledge: 14+ years of experience in product development, preferably in analytical, scientific, or diagnostic instrumentation, with 4+ years in R&D management, preferably in a regulated environment.
  • Leadership: Strong people leader with accomplishments in organizational development and talent management.
  • Lean Tools: Experience in lean tools, leading Kaizens, and being a certified practitioner in those tools.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Experience in product development in a regulated environment with knowledge of FDA CFR820 and ISO 13485.
  • Effective problem solver and data-driven decision maker; results oriented; ability to perform and meet deadlines; clear communication both written and verbal.It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
    • Working with an Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Breakpoint setting organization such as CLSIThe salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $200,000 - $230,000. 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.Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . 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 .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 to request accommodation.

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