Head of Software, Center of Excellence - USA Remote

February 19, 2026

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<div>Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? </div><div> </div><div>At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of <a href="https://danaher.com/our-businesses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Danaher’s</a> 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. </div><div> </div><div>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. </div><div> </div><div>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. </div><div>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. </div><div> </div><div>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. </div><div> </div><div>Learn about the <a href="https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Danaher Business System</a> which makes everything possible. </div><div> </div><div>The Head of Software, Center of Excellence is responsible for organizational excellence by integrating UX/UI, security, DevOps, and process improvement into a unified strategy that accelerates product delivery, enhances user experience, and ensures regulatory compliance across all platforms. </div><div> </div><div>Drive transformative initiatives that optimize engineering workflows, strengthen security posture, and foster innovation, resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency, product quality, and customer trust. </div><div> </div><div><div>This position reports to the Head of Software Engineering and is part of the Beckman Life Sciences Research and Development department will be USA Remote base. </div><div> </div><div>In this role, you will have the opportunity to: </div><div><ul><li>Define and execute the vision for the Center of Excellence, aligning UX/UI, Privacy & Security, Process Improvement, and DevOps initiatives with organizational goals. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Establish best practices, frameworks, and compliance standards across all managed domains to ensure consistency and regulatory adherence. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to integrate UX/UI, security, and DevOps principles into the software development lifecycle. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Drive process optimization and automation strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality across engineering operations. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure robust privacy and security measures are embedded in all systems and processes, mitigating risks and meeting industry regulations. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead and mentor managers and specialists within UX/UI, DevOps, and security teams, fostering a culture of excellence and growth. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Define KPIs and deliver regular performance reports to senior leadership, demonstrating impact on product quality, security posture, and operational efficiency. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>The essential requirements of the job include: </div><div><ul><li>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 leadership role managing a multi-disciplinary teams (UX/UI, DevOps, Security). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Deep understanding of UX/UI principles, DevOps practices, privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA), and security frameworks (ISO, NIST). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong background in Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma methodologies for driving operational excellence. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Familiarity with modern development stacks, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and security tools. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in life sciences or highly regulated industries, ensuring adherence to data privacy and security standards. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value and influence executive stakeholders. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated success in leading organizational transformation and implementing new processes at scale.</li></ul></div></div><div><div> </div><div>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 <a href="https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Danaher Benefits Info</a>. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences can provide. <div>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. </div><div>This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. #LI-Remote</div><div> </div><div>We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. </div><div> </div><div>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. </div></div></div>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. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.danaher.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.danaher.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.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:1-202-419-7762 or <a href="mailto:applyassistance@danaher.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">applyassistance@danaher.com</a>.

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