Director of Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

Danaher Corporation • Brea, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

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 of Enterprise Data & AI Strategy is responsible for leading the full spectrum of data strategy, architecture, analytics, and AI enablement across the organization. This role unifies business intelligence infrastructure with advanced analytics and AI capabilities to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation. The Director will be responsible for building and executing a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports enterprise-wide digital transformation. This position reports to the Chief Information Officer and is part of the Information and Technology group located in California and will be fully remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• 12–14+ years of experience in data architecture, analytics, or BI, with 4+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle, Informatica, and PowerBI.
• Strong project/program management, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight skills.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in AI/ML, predictive modeling, and MLOps is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide data and AI strategy aligned to business priorities, IT vision, and digital transformation goals
• Provide strategic leadership across data, analytics, and AI, including chairing cross‑functional AI Steering Committees to drive value realization and adoption.
• Partner closely with senior business leaders to prioritize initiatives, manage risk, and ensure disciplined financial and investment oversight
• Oversee enterprise data architecture and governance, ensuring scalable platforms, high data quality, clear ownership, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and modernize BI infrastructure and operations, including cloud data platforms, ETL, dashboards, integrations, and vendor-managed services.
• Drive innovation by translating complex business needs into advanced analytics, predictive modeling, machine learning, and MLOps solutions.
• Foster a data‑driven culture through data literacy, inclusive leadership, and continuous coaching and development of high‑performing teams

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees