Director HR

Leica Microsystems • Chaska, MN

2d • $180 - $230

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work 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. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Director, HR - Global QRC is a strategic business partner to the Quality, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs (QRC) leadership team. This role is responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that enable innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business success. As Beckman Coulter transforms its HR operating model, this leader will play a critical role in modernizing how HR delivers value—through data-driven insights, digital enablement, and simplified, scalable processes. This position is also a key succession candidate for broader HR leadership across Beckman Coulter Diagnostics. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Human Resources - Enabling Functions and is part of the Enabling Functions HR team ideally based out of, Minnesota or Brea, CA . (Note: Can move to remote role depending on candidates identified)

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree with 20+ years' experience or a Master's/Doctoral degree with 18+ years of long-standing Human Resources experience, including 6+ years in people leadership roles and strategic HR business partnership within a global, matrixed environment.
• Broad understanding of core HR disciplines including recruiting, talent management, organizational design/development, succession planning, leadership development, compensation, and associate communications.
• Track record in managing HR processes such as annual salary and equity cycles, performance calibration, skills gap analysis, resource planning, and productivity optimization.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational transformation, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives aligned to business strategy.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership teams, with a track record of delivering enterprise-wide solutions.
• Experience leveraging digital HR tools and analytics to translate data into actionable insights, inform strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including occasional international travel to key Beckman Coulter / Danaher sites.
• Flexibility to accommodate time zones across APAC, EU, LATAM, and North America.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-tech, diagnostics, or FDA-regulated environments.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or DBS.
• Experience working with local workforce development boards, governments, schools, and/or professional organizations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the QRC leadership team, aligning talent strategies with business objectives to drive performance, innovation, and compliance.
• Lead organizational design and development initiatives that enhance agility, capability, and readiness for future growth.
• Partner with business and talent management teams to build robust talent pipelines and succession plans that reflect the strategic direction and evolving needs of the QRC function.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, digitize, and optimize HR and business processes—enhancing efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
• Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, assess organizational health, and guide talent strategies.
• Coach and develop HR team members and business leaders to elevate leadership effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure change management principles are embedded in business and HR initiatives—supporting leaders and teams in navigating transitions with clarity, alignment, and resilience.
• Operate with an enterprise-wide mindset—connecting functional priorities to broader organizational goals and contributing to cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment across Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.

Benefits

• Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers 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 .
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees