Senior Director Facilities (Americas)

Danaher • Sunnyvale, CA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cepheid, 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 Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Director, Facilities (Americas) is responsible for leading facility operations, security, and maintenance programs across all owned and leased properties in the region with “dotted-line” relationships with facilities personnel at international sites. This role drives strategic planning, ensures regulatory compliance, and oversees multimillion-dollar construction initiatives to support business growth. The Senior Director also cultivates a high-performing team culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Global Operations and is part of the Global Operations Senior Leadership Team located in Sunnyvale, CA, and will be based on-site. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Support corporate-led capital deployment initiatives exceeding $100M, assist with global lease coordination for offices, factories, and distribution centers, and contribute to cost-effective infrastructure planning Develop and execute a five-year global facilities strategy aligned with business growth. Lead all regional facility operations, construction, and security programs across owned and leased properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational uptime. Partnering and supporting regional business continuity planning, including crisis management, recovery strategies, and risk mitigation across sites. Build and retain a high-performing, inclusive team; foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement using the Danaher Business System. Advise senior leadership on facilities strategy, risk, and long-term planning; influence cross-functional decisions and organizational development. Champion lean practices, kaizen initiatives, and process optimization to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 15+ years of experience in facilities within regulated industries AND 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Proven success applying LEAN methodologies (DBS, TPS, Kaizen, FMEA, etc.) to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security operations.
• Strong decision-making, leadership presence, and ability to present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Committed to stakeholder satisfaction, continuous improvement, and monitoring performance through maturity models and leading indicators.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications such as FMP or CFM preferred

Responsibilities

• Support corporate-led capital deployment initiatives exceeding $100M, assist with global lease coordination for offices, factories, and distribution centers, and contribute to cost-effective infrastructure planning
• Develop and execute a five-year global facilities strategy aligned with business growth.
• Lead all regional facility operations, construction, and security programs across owned and leased properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational uptime.
• Partnering and supporting regional business continuity planning, including crisis management, recovery strategies, and risk mitigation across sites.
• Build and retain a high-performing, inclusive team; foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement using the Danaher Business System.
• Advise senior leadership on facilities strategy, risk, and long-term planning; influence cross-functional decisions and organizational development.
• Champion lean practices, kaizen initiatives, and process optimization to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security performance.

Benefits

• Cepheid, 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