Danaher Science and Technology Office - China

Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers Realize Life's Potential by solving complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. Our world class brands have unparalleled leadership positions in some of the most demanding and attractive industries and our technologies address a broad range of societal needs:

• Improving patient health through powerful tools that increase diagnostic confidence.
• Advancing scientific research to illuminate the causes of disease and pave the way to new, lifesaving treatments.
• Ensuring the freshness, dosages and safety of food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.

Danaher Science and Technology (S&T) Office is tasked with fostering long-term expansion of Danaher’s Diagnostics, Life sciences, and Biotechnology platforms through a dual approach of internal and external innovation. The S&T office’s core functions include:

• Setting Danaher’s science and technology strategy.
• Enhancing the company’s portfolio of innovative solutions by pursuing organic growth and strategic alliances across all application domains.
• Establishing Danaher as a leading voice in the healthcare sector, enhancing its academic influence and brand reputation.

Encouraging the dissemination of innovation best practices and nurturing a culture of innovation within the organization, undefinedThe Science and Technology Innovation, Senior Director, Danaher China will spearhead our open innovation strategy to identify and partner with Chinese technology leaders for hardware and software co-development. The successful candidate will be the key architect of our "China for Global" strategy, building bridges between cutting-edge Chinese technology partners and our internal clinical and product development teams worldwide. This position reports to Chief Scientific Officer, Danaher China. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Diagnostics, Life Sciences and Biotechnology market dynamics and growth trajectories across both Chinese and global landscapes. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Danaher’s three core platforms, associated technologies, and developmental pathways, as well as potential areas for technological integration.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive open innovation strategy to identify, evaluate, and secure partnerships with Chinese companies, institutes, and startups excelling in precision hardware, software, AI, data analytics, and digital health solutions. Proactively scout the Chinese innovation ecosystem to source technologies that can enhance our product portfolio's functionality, connectivity, intelligence, and manufacturability.
• Lead the entire partnership lifecycle: from initial sourcing and technical due diligence to structuring collaboration agreements, joint development plans, and managing strategic alliances. Act as the key liaison between external Chinese innovation partners and our internal global R&D, engineering, and product management teams, ensuring seamless integration of co-developed technologies.
• Monitor the competitive and technology landscape in China, providing strategic intelligence on emerging trends and disruptive innovations. Establish and nurture deep relationships with leading Chinese KOLs, academic institutions, research hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechs and manufacturing centers of excellence.
• Lead the activities of Danaher China Innovation Community, facilitating engagement with R&D and business leaders, and providing S&T and innovation training and education. Cultivate new technical and business talents within the market.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ph.D degree in Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.Extensive experience in the Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical/Diagnostics industries; Expertise with related applications and technologies, patents and other intellectual property.Experience having successfully led meaningful Business Development, R&D or other Innovation functions.

2. Established research track record as evidenced by publications and/or professional accomplishments.

3. Experience in project management, partnership management and cross-functional collaboration.

4. Ability to combine and apply scientific/technical and business knowledge, apply lateral thinking skills, and demonstrate strong business acumen with an ability to make balanced decisions.Excellent cross-culture interpersonal, organization, communication and influencing skills, in both Chinese and English.Experience influencing various stakeholders to effect change and achieve results in a dynamic, complex environment.Extensive, active and relevant professional network.

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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