Global DBS Leader

Job Description

Job Description Job ID: BEC016265
About Us
Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. Our diagnostic systems, found in hospitals and other critical care settings around the world, produce information used by physicians to diagnose disease, make treatment decisions and monitor patients. Scientists use our life science research instruments to study complex biological problems including causes of disease and potential new therapies or drugs. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on all seven continents. For 80 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples’ lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care.Beckman Coulter offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates' and their families' lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits. We think you'll like what you see.If you believe your education and experience are in line with the position description and qualifications referred to above, and are motivated, energetic, and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume online at the URL below or at [ Link Removed ] .Beckman Coulter is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
The Danaher Business System (DBS) is our proven system for achieving success at Danaher. It drives every aspect of our culture and performance. We use DBS to guide what we do, measure how well we execute, and drive a continuous cycle of change and improvement. DBS is – and will continue to be – the key factor that differentiates us from our peers. As a DBS Global Leader, you will:

• Drive continuous improvement of processes in multiple functions, both operational and commercial through kaizen and problem solving. Lead change management and learnings to drive DBS culture and methodologies across the full organization.
• Work with functional leaders to ensure biggest issues are being addressed to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Policy Deployment (PD) initiatives
• Become an expert in DBS lean and growth fundamental tools and be a training and development resource for these tools
• DBS Leaders are also talent pipeline for functional leadership roles dependent on candidate ability and aspirations. The ideal candidate will have aspirations and agility for future growth moves either in DBS or functional leadership roles.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Reporting to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (Bec LS) President, the Vice President, Global DBS will be a key member of the senior management team responsible for leading the integration of and strategy design/implementation of DBS to support Bec LS’s continued success in driving technology innovation and commercial execution across the globe. This executive will have the overall responsibility of identifying and leading the roadmap that will embed DBS as part of the Bec LS culture allowing Bec LS to meet their Policy Deployment (PD) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation) that is tied to Policy Deployment (PD) and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging DBS tools, consulting skills, and the change management process.
• Assist site / company Leadership in the development of a DBS Roadmap – Lean and Growth (i.e., how to use the DBS tools to drive sustainable improvement in results and grow its businesses).
• Develop and own the global Bec LS DBS strategy
• Serve as Danaher materials system (DMS) and problem-solving-process (PSP) resource by obtaining a training certificate. Teach DMS, PSP, PSP and other DBS tool classes as needed to support business needs and organizational learning. Continue to assist teams as a coach following training.
• Be a resource for all fundamental DBS tools with enough knowledge to help teams select and utilize the appropriate tool to drive changes.
• Understand and advise on when to use fundamental DBS tools, become a Certified Practitioner in several the tools prioritized based on business need, lead and facilitate kaizens as needed across the organization.
• Maintain an overall local kaizen funnel for upcoming events and ensure they are managed properly, monitoring charter development, overseeing prework, attending report outs and reviewing sustainment, making sure corrective actions are put in place for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that do not sustain.
• Participate in kaizen events outside of Operating Company to gain experience, alternative perspectives, and benchmarking.
• As part of a team, work on Policy Deployment initiatives to help develop the action plan and be a resource to facilitate the necessary tools that are used to meet Targets To Improve (TTI). May be involved as a team member, coach, or facilitator.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in recommending tools, processes, etc. to assist teams/departments in identifying and solving most impactful business problems.

Job Requirements
Qualifications
Education and experience requirements:

• BA/BS or equivalent in business, life science, engineering. MBA preferred.
• 10 years+ experience in Operations, Engineering or commercial departments, preferably in more than one area with emphasis on process improvements. May accept less experience with higher degree or internal Danaher experience.
• 2 years + experience within Life Science, Diagnostics or related scientific industry preferred.
• Must have worked in a lean environment utilizing the Toyota Production method, 6-sigma or other related process improvement methodologies

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Proven process improvement and change management skills
• Ability to champion DBS and develop and install best practices across diverse business environments
• Ability to work and influence all levels of the organization from Senior Leaders, Functional Leaders to project managers and practitioners in all functional areas and gain followership
• Ability to implement DBS Fundamentals in a variety of situations
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to provide dynamic, participant-centered training
• Strong group facilitation, team building skill and ability to build consensus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams globally
• Independence and good judgment, positive attitude, and an innovative spirit
• Able to lead change through others without direct supervisory leverage
• Highly analytical and metric driven
• Ability to thrive in a highly metric-focused driven environment

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily at a desk, however prolonged periods of sitting and standing are required.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machines (i.e., computer, copy machine, printer, fax/scanner, projector).
• Communicates verbally and in written form with internal and external customers (i.e., coworkers, supervisors and representatives’ third-party agencies); must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to travel globally 50% of time

Diversity & Inclusion
At Danaher, we are dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a page—Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority for the company, and it ties deeply to each of our core values. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Danaher Corporation Overview
Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years. At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team. Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.