Sr. Project Manager, Innovation (Genomics, Reagents, New Product Development)

Danaher • Sunnyvale, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager, Innovation owns delivery across a range of innovation projects. This role supports execution rigor, portfolio visibility, and KPI performance using Danaher Business System (DBS) principles. This is a unique opportunity to partner across scientific, engineering, and operations teams to advance next-generation oligonucleotide synthesis technologies and platforms. This position reports to the Director, Emerging Technologies and is part of the Emerging Technologies Team located in Sunnyvale, CA. This is an on-site role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
• Prefer 5+ years' experience in R&D, innovation or technology development environment with preference for 3+ years of experience in project or program management
• Strong working knowledge of structured problem solving, project management frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent bilingual communication and stakeholder management skills: Mandarin and English required
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international as needed to support cross-site collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Danaher Business System (DBS) or similar lean/continuous improvement environment
• Oligonucleotide synthesis, genomics, or related life sciences technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of high‑performing, cross‑functional project teams with clear accountability for outcomes and delivery
• Facilitate adoption of DBS tools and behaviors (standard work, visual management, Kaizen, structured problem solving)
• Remove barriers, manage risk, and drive corrective actions to ensure consistent, on-time delivery

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior