Innovation DBSL (Business System Leader- New Product Development)

Job Description

Job Description Job ID: ADV001175
About Us
Leica Biosystems is a global leader in workflow solutions and automation. As the only company to own the workflow from biopsy to diagnosis, we are uniquely positioned to break down the barriers between each of these steps. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. The company is represented in over 100 countries. It has manufacturing facilities in 9 countries, sales and service organizations in 19 countries, and an international network of dealers. The company is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany. Visit [ Link Removed ] for more information. Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. 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. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check. Be sure to follow Leica Biosystems on LinkedIn!
Description
Position Summary and Overview The DBS Leader is responsible for promoting and leading the successful implementation of the Danaher Business System within Leica Biosystems. They will be a key business partner who is results driven with a strong and proven ability to drive effective use of DBS tools. The Danaher Business System (DBS) is our proven system for achieving success. DBS is a philosophy, set of values, and series of management processes that collectively define who we are and how we do what we do at Danaher. Our DBS tools are designed to help us excel in the areas of Growth, Leadership, and Lean, building on a strong foundation of DBS fundamentals (Voice of Customer, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Problem Solving, and Visual & Daily Management) The position of Innovation Danaher Business System Leader (iDBSL) reports to the VP DBS/Director DBS Innovation with the primary responsibility to enable growth through the NPD Growth Equation, implement and sustain change through DBS processes, and lead the organization in a key enabling role. The iDBSL functions as the leader within a cross-functional space bearing responsibility for driving improvement in the innovation KPIs. They will utilize Problem Solving Process to identify gaps in process, talent, and environment, and develop action plans to close the gaps, and sustain any countermeasures implemented. They are responsible for driving the processes and results/KPIs for the Business Unit’s Product Planning Group. In parallel, the role supports DBS Fundamentals on site. Major Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the development and management of Innovation and New Product Development initiatives to achieve annual targets, Policy Deployment (PD), and strategic plan objectives. Develop and continuously improve processes within Innovation and the Vista, CA site. Will be part of the Vista, CA site leadership team.
• Link business needs and opportunities to DBS and develop a roadmap to close gaps, install/improve process, and sustain results. Leverage a solid understanding of DBS Fundamentals combined with knowledge of the NPD Growth Equation and tools that drive it.
• Create DBS Visual Management to drive visibility to kaizen funnel and sustainment. Schedule, charter, and facilitate kaizen projects. Ensure effective sustainment of results and drive problem solving as needed to close gaps to targets. Develop framework and plan to build out DBS Certified Practitioner funnel and capability.
• Lead Vista, CA teams to install and drive good daily management (DM) and problem solving processes (PSP) to find root cause and countermeasure for driving/delivering growth plans.
• Identify Danaher and Leica Biosystems best practices, standardize and install across regions. Benchmark and incorporate best practices.
• Train and install foundational capabilities in PD, Action Planning, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management.
• Directly provide formal and informal DBS training and coaching. Augment with additional resources (DHR DBSO, outside resources) Improve DBS training and facilitation by pursuing certification in DBS tools for yourself and others.

Job Requirements
Qualifications
Qualifications Hands-on and detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture. Thinks strategically and views the business from a general management standpoint. Is very customer focused and possesses strong interpersonal and communications skills. Rapidly adapts to Danaher’s culture and gains the confidence of the Danaher organization. REQUIRED

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in [Engineering System-/Mech.-/SW - product development], Science, Business, or a related field .
• A Minimum of five (5) years of leadership and/or practitioner experience in the innovation domain (New Product Development) or leadership in continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to consistently deliver business results
• Ability to work with functions in the implementation of the DBS roadmap and implement key Innovation initiatives; successfully drives change, handles conflict / ambiguity
• Mastery of fundamental DBS or continuous improvement tools
• Superior skills in communications, training / adult learning, consulting / influencing; teamwork across disciplines, regions, and cultures
• Demonstrated proficiency in time management and action plan development and execution

Location: This role is based at the following LBS site: Vista, CA (USA) Travel %: Travel ability is mandatory (domestic and international), expectations for this role are 30-40% for initial 3 months then 20%. Will include some travel and support for our Richmond, IL location and India Development Center (Bengaluru, India). PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Business
• Hands-on experience implementing improvements in a continuous improvement (DBS, Lean Six Sigma, TPS, etc.), line management or consulting role
• Experience managing people and/or projects
• Exposure to and participation in a wide variety of training and facilitation environments

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.