Global Commercial Operations, Planning and Enablement Director

Danaher Corporation • Deer Park, IL

2d • Onsite

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 Global Commercial Operations, Planning and Enablement Director is responsible for the commercial forecasting to support Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) planning. This role ensures forecast accuracy and inventory alignment in collaboration with commercial and business unit (BU) colleagues, to maximize revenue capture, reduce stock-outs, and improve customer fulfilment. Acting as a bridge between Commercial Sales, BU Planning Teams, and Supply Chain, you will lead initiatives that transform forecasting into a competitive advantage driving decisions that unlock revenue and customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Vice President, Global Sales Enablement & Operations and is part of the Global Commercial Sales Enablement Organization, located in Deer Park, Illinois and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ experience in driving process excellence in global commercial operations, forecasting, or supply chain planning within diagnostics or life sciences manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Excellent analytical skills and experience using Microsoft Excel and BI tools, forecasting methodologies, Sales and Operations Planning processes, and advanced planning systems
• Strong process acumen and demonstrated experience developing, modifying and improving processes to deliver results.
• Experience leading and connecting teams in a global environment
• Travel - ~30% overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Experience Working in a medical diagnostic or other highly regulated environment partnering with business units and influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Driving continuous improvement of forecasting, planning systems

Responsibilities

• Own and be accountable for the global forecasting process with commercial stakeholders in EMEA, Americas, APAC and HGM, ensuring it aligns with commercial, business unit strategies and market demand.
• Working closely with BU leaders, you will challenge assumptions, validate forecasts, and embed accountability for accuracy.
• By integrating sales pipeline data, promotional plans, and market intelligence into PSI planning, you will anticipate demand shifts and unlock revenue opportunities.
• Build commercial dashboards to track PSI performance, forecast accuracy, and revenue impact, providing BU teams with actionable insights to improve planning discipline and responsiveness.
• Developing strategies in partnership with Commercial, BU and Supply Chain teams to mitigate revenue risk caused by forecast gaps or inventory shortages.
• You will recommend actions that optimize working capital without compromising service levels.
• Lead monthly Commercial PSI reviews with Instrument and Consumables, Supply and Planning Teams, ensuring commercial priorities and inventory targets are reflected in production plans.
• Act as the commercial voice in supply planning discussions, you will balance revenue goals with operational constraints ensure collaboration and alignment exists between Commercial, BU demand and global supply capacity to protect revenue.
• You will also deliver insights to leadership on forecast accuracy, demand variability, and revenue leakage to ensure forecasted inventory is ready from warehouse to ship to customers creating a competitive advantage.

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.

What This Job Offers

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