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Sr. Program Manager (L)

Danaher · Deer Park, IL · $180,000–$200,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a program where a key milestone was at risk. What did you do?

What they are checking: Their ability to spot risk early and take decisive action.

How do you decide what to escalate to leadership and what to resolve within the team?

What they are checking: Judgment about escalation, which affects trust with both team and leaders.

Tell me about a time you used data to change a program's direction.

What they are checking: Whether they make decisions based on evidence rather than momentum.

How do you keep a program team motivated over a multi-year effort?

What they are checking: Their leadership over long programs where results take time.

What would you do

How would you manage a diagnostics program that involves a partner from academia or biopharma?

What they are checking: Whether they can align partners with different goals and timelines on a shared program.

How do you manage a program when different operating companies are involved?

What they are checking: Ability to work across Danaher's diagnostic businesses without direct authority.

A science team says the timeline is unrealistic. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to technical experts and adjust plans honestly.

About the work

Walk me through how you build an integrated program plan across R&D, regulatory, operations and commercial.

What they are checking: Their ability to coordinate the many functions needed to bring a diagnostic product forward.

How do regulatory requirements for diagnostics shape your program timelines?

What they are checking: Understanding of how FDA submissions and design controls affect program planning.

What tools do you use to track program budget and resources?

What they are checking: Their command of the financial side of program management.

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The full job description

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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Within Danaher the work our diagnostic businesses do saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. We’re accelerating the development of cutting-edge diagnostics to solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Across our diagnostics operating companies we are driving innovation through partnerships with top academic institutions and leading players in biopharma and translational research. We’re bringing the best minds together to accelerate innovation and unlock the full potential of the latest scientific advances. Together, we’re expanding access to precision diagnostics for millions of people worldwide - and we’re using our unmatched global scale and proven playbook to make it happen, from hospital labs to mobile clinics. By helping providers, patients, and families get faster, more precise diagnostic results, we’re improving treatment options and saving lives. Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible. The Sr. Program Manager-Core Diagnostics leads innovation and program life cycle management for Performance Partnership. Collaborates with internal and external customers, industry, and Danaher Diagnostics operating companies to identify and launch new capabilities with measurable clinical, operational, and/or financial outcomes. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Discovery, Delivery and Value Creation and is part of the Danaher Solutions Group and will be fully remote. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: · Take point and lead program development for Performance Partnership supporting Danaher’s core diagnostic operating companies Beckman Coulter and Leica. Opportunity to support other operating companies as needed. · Engaging with each operating company, establish product competency, understand market positioning, and identify strategies through outcome based contracting and Performance Partnerships capabilities to close and/or increase deal velocity. · Educate, advise, and prioritize strategies with internal stakeholders to maximize program impact. · Build minimally viable products and engage with commercial leadership to try storm and/or obtain voice of customer. Present findings internally and externally. · Participate in system diagnostic assessments focused specifically on near patient diagnostics and provide meaningful insights. · Provide structured updates to operating company leadership on program lifecycle, funnel health, and related revenue achievement. · Finalize playbooks with customer ready presentation, supported by marketing, and provide commercial education and awareness. · Partner with operating company commercial leadership and Performance Partnership principles supporting geographical funnels and customer qualification. Support customer engagements as necessary. · Adjust value proposition from customer feedback, market position, and industry dynamics. · Evaluate opportunity to deploy proven strategies globally. · Continuous engagement with industry monitoring emerging trends and building a network of key opinion leaders and existing/potential customers. Essential Job Requirements Include : · 5+ years clinical consulting experience in health systems, diagnostics, professional services, or related industries. · Bachelor's of Science in medical technology and/or health science related field with 8+ years of related work experience · Demonstrated experience bringing programs from concept through launch across complex cross-functional initiatives. · Strong understanding of healthcare operations, accreditation, and enterprise decisions · Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: · Ability to travel – 40% · Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record • undefined It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: · Advanced degree in clinical laboratory or related biological science · Medical device commercialization, product management, and/or marketing experience. · Leadership experience within a health system with clinical laboratories, pathology, diagnostics or ancillary services service line, or hospital operations. · Experience with system quality, payment models, and ACO · Familiarity with Lean, operational excellence, or performance improvement. Within Danaher Diagnostics, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info . Within Danaher Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working within Danaher Diagnostics can provide. The annual salary range is $180,000-200,000. 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. 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. 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 www.danaher.com . 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. The U.S. EEO posters are available here . For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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