Senior Manager, Software - BioPharma

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.

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The Senior Manager Software , Biopharma is responsible for leading the global software engineering organization to deliver innovative, compliant, and scalable solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and transform patient outcomes worldwide. Drive technology strategy and execution across multiple geographies, ensuring seamless integration of advanced platforms that enable data-driven insights and competitive advantage for the business .

This position reports to the Head of Software Engineering and is part of the Beckman Life Sciences Research and Development department working onsite at the Loveland, Colorado location .

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Define and execute the software engineering strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

• Drive architectural decisions, technology stack selection , and ensure scalability, security, and performance.

• Partner with product management, R&D, QA, and regulatory teams to align software solutions with scientific and business needs.

• Ensure adherence to life sciences regulations (e.g., FDA, GxP , ISO) and manage cybersecurity and data privacy risks.

• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and ROI.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's Computer Engineering and 14 + years' experience in software engineering ; or Master's/Doctoral and 12+ years and at least 4 + years in a global leadership role.

• Strong understanding of life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries.

• Expertise in modern software architectures (Embedded PC Applications, .Net Technology etc.), DevOps, and data platforms.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, GxP ).

• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones and cultures.

• Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

• Track record of driving digital transformation and fostering innovation at scale.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel - list specifics 25 % travel, overnight, within territory or locations

• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50 lb, any other physical requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Instrument Firmware/Software design and development

• Cloud design and development

• Systems engineering and architecture expertise

Beckman 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 $150,000 - $200,000 . 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.

Join 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.

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