Senior Director, Danaher Business System Leader - QARA

Further this role will deploy and embed DBS across global QARA, ensuring DBS methods are integrated into the QMS and used to improve quality, regulatory, and operational performance. You will be responsible to lead the integration of DBS within the QMS by ensuring DBS methodologies are appropriately embedded in quality processes and that DBS-driven activities (e.g., Kaizens, PSPs, problem-solving initiatives) trigger the required quality records, risk assessments, and closed-loop actions whenever product, process, or compliance impacts are identified. Partner closely with global QARA leadership, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, Operations, and DBS resources to drive regulatory-compliant execution, risk reduction, and sustained performance improvement through disciplined application of DBS. While you will contribute across the areas below, success is driven first by establishing a strong DBS operating system within QARA, then delivering measurable compliance and performance improvements, and finally scaling capability and digital enablement. This is a full-time, global role reporting into the Group VP QARA -Biotechnology and will be an onsite role in Amersham, UK or Marlborough, MA.

What will you do:

• Lead the development and execution of the QARA DBS roadmap, including Policy Deployment, KPI management, Daily Management, visual management, and structured problem solving.
• Drive an effective operating cadence through leadership reviews, risk assessments, opportunity evaluations, and continuous improvement planning.
• Build DBS capability across the QARA organization through coaching, training, kaizen facilitation, standard work implementation, and disciplined follow-up.
• Advance quality, compliance, and operational excellence by applying DBS tools to address deviations, CAPAs, audit findings, inspections, regulatory commitments, and customer complaints.
• Manage the global QARA kaizen and problem-solving funnel, ensuring initiatives are strategically prioritized, rigorously executed, and sustainably embedded.
• Represent QARA within the DBS Community of Practice, sharing best practices and leveraging enterprise-wide learnings to strengthen organizational performance.
• Champion digital, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance DBS execution, improve KPI visibility, streamline workflows, and accelerate problem solving.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience applying DBS, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies within Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or other regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement through influence, partnering across functions, cultures, and leadership levels in a global organization.
• Strong understanding of quality and regulatory processes and the ability to drive improvement while maintaining regulatory and compliance rigor.
• Proven experience driving sustained results through structured problem solving, kaizen leadership, and performance management.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• DBS, Lean, or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Experience supporting global organizations and driving process harmonization across regions or sites.
• Experience applying digital or AI‑enabled solutions in regulated or compliance‑driven environments.
• Experience partnering with enterprise organizations (e.g., DBSO) and external experts.