Senior Director Automated & Connected Lab Portfolio

Danaher Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

55d•$300,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, we are dedicated to accelerating potential and making a significant impact in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Our work is focused on saving lives through innovation. We foster a culture of belonging where diverse viewpoints are valued. By leveraging the Danaher Business System, we transform ideas into tangible impact, operating at the speed of life. We understand that time is critical in the laboratory, whether it's speeding up the delivery of life-saving therapies, automating manual workflows, or reducing errors. We are partners in time, accelerating answers to critical questions through automation. Our innovations are developed by scientists for scientists, with many of our global colleagues having laboratory backgrounds. Since 1935, we have a proven approach to meaningful innovation. We invite you to join us in advancing human health for tomorrow.

Requirements

12–15+ years in product management or adjacent roles within life sciences, lab automation, scientific software, or industrial automation; 7+ years leading PM teams.
Track record owning integrated hardware + software portfolios and delivering platform and ecosystem strategies.
Demonstrated success in regulated environments and enterprise deployments (GxP/Part 11, data integrity, cybersecurity).
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, portfolio P&L management, and enterprise solution selling.
Technical fluency in lab automation, robotics, scheduling/orchestration, data platforms, cloud/SaaS, and API-first architectures.
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and business performance for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Automation & Connected Labs portfolio.
Have direct responsibility for product management of the BioMek and Echo automation platforms, including associated software, connectivity, and data capabilities.
Lead the Access Solutions Group, a revenue-generating organization that designs and delivers complex, enterprise-wide automation systems for strategic customers.
Drive revenue growth by designing high-complexity, enterprise-grade systems that integrate Beckman hardware, scheduling/orchestration software, data interfaces, and third-party technologies into cohesive automated workflows.
Own the long-range portfolio strategy, architectural direction, investment priorities, and commercial outcomes across Beckman’s automation and digital ecosystem.
Partner closely with R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Operations, Commercial, Service, and Strategic Partners to bring differentiated, compliant, and scalable solutions to market.
Own the 3–5 year portfolio strategy and integrated roadmap across BioMek, Echo, automation software, connectivity, and enterprise automation solutions, with a clear path toward AI‑enabled and data‑driven labs.
Lead product management for the BioMek and Echo portfolios, expanding their role as foundational platforms in intelligent, connected, and automated workflows.
Drive deep Voice of Customer and market insights to prioritize growth opportunities where automation, AI, and analytics deliver differentiated customer value (e.g., CGT, bioprocessing, NGS, QC/QA).
In close collaboration with R&D, define portfolio architecture and modular platform standards to enable interoperable, AI-ready automation, including data models, APIs, and integration frameworks.
Establish integration, connectivity, and data standards (APIs, device drivers, telemetry, cybersecurity) that support advanced analytics, AI agents, and scalable reuse.
Translate strategy into actionable product requirements, pricing, packaging, and launch plans across hardware, software, and AI‑adjacent capabilities.
Deliver to Beckman’s and Danaher’s financial commitments, including revenue growth, gross margin etc; manage portfolio P&L and investment tradeoffs.
Lead the Access Solutions Group, a revenue‑generating organization responsible for delivering large‑scale, integrated automation systems that combine Beckman platforms, orchestration software, data integration, and third‑party technologies.
Oversee complex enterprise automation engagements, including solution feasibility, cost modeling, risk assessment, and customer value justification for multimillion‑dollar deployments.
Build and lead a high‑performing product management and solutions organization that balances innovation, compliance, and execution while preparing the portfolio for the next generation of autonomous labs.