Director - Human Resources Commercial - Americas

Danaher•Deer Park, TX

5d•$175,000 - $190,000

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 Leica Biosystems, 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. At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re 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, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll 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, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Director, Human Resources Global Commercial Functions will play a vital role in enabling growth and a culture of high performance within the Americas, with associates distributed throughout the world. This dynamic role involves broad responsibilities and is a member of our global human resources leadership team. The Human Resources Director leads human resource strategies, programs, and tools to drive a high-performing, engaged workforce in partnership with the Americas commercial teams. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end activities, human resources cyclical processes, change management, micro/macro organizational design, talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, engagement and retention, compensation and benefits, human resources compliance, general policy administration, and data analytics. I n this role, you will have the opportunity to: Collaborate with supported leaders and their teams to design and implement human resources strategies that drive business growth, improve operating margins, and achieve core metrics aligned with the company's framework. Develop and lead key talent and leadership development initiatives, providing consultation to leaders on team development, succession planning, and individual personal/professional growth; further assemble and manage the efforts of multiple direct reports. Manage and enhance core processes related to performance management, encouraging leaders to assess and take calculated risks to boost team performance. Analyze metrics to inform key business strategies, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive process improvements. Create strategies to attract, develop, retain, and reward high-quality, diverse talent, ensuring a continuous pipeline of talent. Develop and implement strategies to define, assess, and enhance competencies within the organization to allow for competitive growth within the market. Provide coaching and counseling to people leaders, helping them enhance their leadership skills, address concerns, and create opportunities for developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum 10 years of proven human resources leadership experience in diverse global environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft tools and ability to incorporate other technologies including AI.
Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate employees to balance staffing strength and develop future leaders.
Deep understanding of the technical and functional components of human resources.
Experience in lean and continuous improvement practices.
Ability to travel – 20% domestically/internationally per business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a commercial organization.
Experience in the Diagnostics and/or Life Science sectors.
Experience in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with supported leaders and their teams to design and implement human resources strategies that drive business growth, improve operating margins, and achieve core metrics aligned with the company's framework.
Develop and lead key talent and leadership development initiatives, providing consultation to leaders on team development, succession planning, and individual personal/professional growth; further assemble and manage the efforts of multiple direct reports.
Manage and enhance core processes related to performance management, encouraging leaders to assess and take calculated risks to boost team performance.
Analyze metrics to inform key business strategies, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive process improvements.
Create strategies to attract, develop, retain, and reward high-quality, diverse talent, ensuring a continuous pipeline of talent.
Develop and implement strategies to define, assess, and enhance competencies within the organization to allow for competitive growth within the market.
Provide coaching and counseling to people leaders, helping them enhance their leadership skills, address concerns, and create opportunities for developing high-performing teams.

Benefits

Leica Biosystems, 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.

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