Sr. Manager, Learning & Development Global Operations

Danaher Corporation • Chaska, MN

1d • $165,000 - $180,000 • 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 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. As Sr Manager, Global Operations Learning & Development, you will own the strategy and execution of an operations‑focused learning ecosystem for 2,000+ associates worldwide. You’ll establish global standards, modernize training, and build capabilities that deliver measurable performance improvement across Beckman Coulter’s operations footprint. Your work will implement people‑centric learning systems that elevate safety, quality, and engagement, enabling teams to perform at their best—consistently and at scale. This position reports to the Senior Director, DBS Global Operations and is part of the Operations team located in Chaska, MN and will be a preferred on-site role, however, a remote role will be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to define and execute on a global learning and development strategy.
• Deep expertise in instructional design and adult learning theory.
• Experience in the development, scaling, and management of digital learning platforms.
• Capability to develop measurable performance indicators and metrics which unambiguously demonstrate impact of the global L&D strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing training management systems that deliver robust reactive capacity with proven impact on time-to-competency.
• Familiarity with change management principles across a global, multi-cultural team.
• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of exp. OR Master's/Doctoral degree with 12+ years exp. AND 4+ years related experience managing people preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15%.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a regulated environment (GxP, ISO, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI/AR systems and implementation.
• Technical Writing experience (SOP’s, MBR’s, WI’s etc.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a strategy aligned to business goals (right‑first‑time production, operational excellence, compliance, skills‑based training); turn capability gaps into scalable programs with measurable outcomes.
• Design and deploy technical, leadership, and compliance curricula; leverage modern tech (AI, microlearning, VR/AR) for immersive, personalized experiences.
• Oversee flagship programs (onboarding, leadership development, technical academies, compliance) across regions with standards, localization, and consistent delivery.
• Implement systems that ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards; maintain audit readiness and traceability.
• Partner with site/plant leaders to assess training needs, track status, and ensure sufficient reactive capacity across Operations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and functional heads to co‑create solutions; foster a culture of continuous growth, inclusion, purpose—driving engagement, retention, and internal mobility.
• Establish robust metrics and dashboards to assess effectiveness, ROI, and business impact; continuously improve programs using data insights.

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.
• 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: Manager