DBS Director, High Growth Markets Commercial

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

At Leica Biosystems one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems were not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics were transforming lives. Our mission of Advancing Cancer Diagnostics Improving Lives is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis we empower clinicians with innovative reliable solutions so they can give patients timely accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems youre not just taking a job; youre becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. Youll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers and aid the acceleration of next-generation life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community youll be inspired each day to stretch grow and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The DBS Director High Growth Markets Commercial is responsible for leveraging the Danaher Business System (DBS) to improve the most critical programs across our High Growth Markets (Latin America Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific excl. China) Commercial organization. They will be a key business partner to the LATAM META and APAC Commercial leaders. The ideal candidate will be driven to achieve business results has a strong and proven ability to drive effective use of continuous improvement tools of the Danaher Business System (DBS) collaborate with cross-functional teams implement and sustain change.

This position reports to the Global Director DBS Commercial and is part of the Danaher Business System (DBS) team at LBS and will be REMOTE and located in a major metropolitan area in Europe.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 the collaboration with the Danaher Diagnostics platform working in a complex multi-national matrixed environment.
• Train and install foundational capabilities in PD Action Planning Key Performance Indicator (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 with other sources of training and coaching (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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 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 analyse cross functional processes assess performance lead continuous improvement and sustain change; has 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

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel up to 50% overnight internationally

Leica Biosystems a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1