Program Manager, R&D – Life Science Instrumentation, New Product Development

Danaher Corporation

Program Manager responsible for leading R&D in developing life science automation products. Collaborating across teams to ensure successful product launches and execution.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional teams to execute complex product development programs within regulated environments, utilizing the Danaher Business System to establish program success metrics and drive effective communication across all levels of the organization.

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Cross-Functional Team LeadershipProgram Management MethodologiesDesign Control ProcessesProduct Lifecycle ManagementRegulated Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionProduct DevelopmentKPI DevelopmentRisk ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Danaher Business SystemDaily Management

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesDiagnosticsMedical DeviceRegulated Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop, and execute programs for next-generation automation products, ensuring excellence in product delivery and seamless release.
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, manage trade-offs, establish timelines, budgets, and risks, and serve as a liaison between development programs, Core Teams, and Senior Leadership, guiding products through to release.
Utilize and deploy the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop program metrics, implement Daily Management, and drive a DBS culture throughout the product development process, establishing program success KPIs.
Demonstrate strong communication skills to manage and resolve program status, escalations, and issues, including synthesizing complex information for executive-level understanding and establishing efficient multi-pillar program communication structures.
Foster and nurture collaborative relationships across the organization to facilitate effective program execution and successful product release.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
Prefer 10+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
Prefer 5+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.
Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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