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

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today:  time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Program Manager, R&D New Product Development is accountable for the overall development of multiple assays, instruments and SW releases that are needed for our clinical and life sciences customer base. The incumbent acts as General Manager of the program to ensure all aspects of product development is done through excellence in execution with the skills to communicate program status across all levels in the organization. This position reports to the Automation Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in San Jose, CAand will be an on-site roleIn the Program Manager role, you will have the opportunity to: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.The essential requirements of the job include: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.Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locationsMust have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:PMP certificationBeckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.The annual salary range for this role is $160K-$185K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.#LI-ND19#thisisbelonging#thebestteamisdiverseJoin our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here.For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here.We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io SummaryJob number: R1314644Date posted : 2026-07-17Profession: Project/Program ManagementEmployment type: Full time