Director, Open Innovation

Danaher Corporation

Director of Open Innovation driving strategic partnerships for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Focusing on growth and innovation through collaboration and licensing agreements.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive internal and external partnerships aligned to strategic priorities
Serve as primary deal lead for collaboration, licensing, and technology access agreements
Evaluate opportunities for strategic fit, technical relevance, and commercial value
Negotiate licensing, exclusivity, milestones, and financial terms
Manage partnerships post-execution against defined objectives and governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex partnerships and licensing agreements
Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams without direct authority
Strong commercial and strategic judgment and executive-level communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to travel – 25-30% domestic with occasional international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible remote working arrangements
Bonus/incentive pay

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Soft Skills

negotiationleadershipstrategic judgmentexecutive communicationrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree