Director, Devices & Micro Product
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Director, Devices & Micro Product is responsible for leading a portfolio of >$150M within Lab Filtration, spanning devices, microbiology and collection solutions that customers rely on to support critical research, life science manufacturing, and applied market workflows. This leader will shape the strategy, performance, and growth of the portfolio, driving customer value, innovation, and commercial execution across a global business.
Job description
This position reports to the VP, GM Diagnostics & Genomics and Lab Filtration and is part of the D&G & LF leadership team, part of Discovery and Medical Operating company located in Cardiff (UK), Amersham (UK) or Marlborough (US) offices and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Lab Filtration Devices & Micro portfolio, owning the end-to-end product strategy across growth, profitability, lifecycle management, and market positioning.
- Ensure portfolio performance delivers against CVD and key business KPIs, leading PSP problem-solving to identify root causes and implement countermeasures across the portfolio.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Lab Filtration business and the broader D&G & LF leadership agenda as a member of the leadership team.
- Drive the innovation pipeline for Devices & Micro, ensuring a clear flow of customer-backed projects that meet IFV/IPV targets and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the portfolio.
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver successful NPD execution, product launches, and lifecycle initiatives.
- Build strong segment and customer insight to identify opportunities in lab filtration, microbiology, and sample preparation workflows, translating market needs into clear portfolio actions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture with clear priorities, strong accountability, and regular feedback.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership, preferably within life sciences, lab filtration, bioprocessing, microbiology, applied markets, or related consumables and devices portfolios
- Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver new product development (NPD) and lifecycle management initiatives
- Experience leading and developing teams, including direct management of product management teams
- Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios with P&L responsibility and delivering against revenue and margin targets in a global B2B environment
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel internationally – up to 35% of the time and up to consecutive weeks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership
- Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams
- Experience leading and developing teams, including direct management of product management teams
- Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios with P&L responsibility
- Ability to travel internationally up to 35% of the time
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.