Project Manager (Tech Transfer, Biopharma, Protein Mfg.)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for leading tech transfer activities to the new resin manufacturing facilities in Muskegon according to QMS, PLP, DBS and local instructions to reach project KPI’s. The project manager will define, plan and drive the project workstream and communicate progress to stakeholders as well as managing deviations, regulatory requirements and risks based on business decisions.
Job description
What you will do:
- Lead and develop project teams by providing direction, setting priorities, and driving accountability for delivery against defined objectives.
- Manage execution of project workstreams by tracking progress, identifying risks, and resolving issues to maintain timelines and deliverables.
- Establish structured communication across cross-functional and global stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely decision-making.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage scope, quality, and timelines while driving issue resolution.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators and ensure all activities comply with regulatory, legal, and internal quality and safety standards.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
- Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or related industrial operations.
- Experience leading projects or teams with accountability for execution and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across functions and levels to drive alignment and decisions.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risks, prioritize actions, and deliver results in a regulated environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
- Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or related industrial operations.
- Experience leading projects or teams with accountability for execution and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across functions and levels to drive alignment and decisions.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risks, prioritize actions, and deliver results in a regulated environment.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus pay
- Incentive pay
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.