Danaher Corporation · 3 months ago
Senior Director Facilities (Americas)
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expCepheid, part of Danaher Corporation, is dedicated to improving health care through innovative molecular diagnostic systems. The Senior Director of Facilities (Americas) will lead facility operations, security, and maintenance programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and driving strategic planning to support business growth.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Support corporate-led capital deployment initiatives exceeding $100M, assist with global lease coordination for offices, factories, and distribution centers, and contribute to cost-effective infrastructure planning
Develop and execute a five-year global facilities strategy aligned with business growth
Lead all regional facility operations, construction, and security programs across owned and leased properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational uptime
Partnering and supporting regional business continuity planning, including crisis management, recovery strategies, and risk mitigation across sites
Build and retain a high-performing, inclusive team; foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement using the Danaher Business System
Advise senior leadership on facilities strategy, risk, and long-term planning; influence cross-functional decisions and organizational development
Champion lean practices, kaizen initiatives, and process optimization to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred with 15+ years of experience in facilities within regulated industries AND 5+ years of people leadership experience
Proven success applying LEAN methodologies (DBS, TPS, Kaizen, FMEA, etc.) to drive measurable improvements in facilities and security operations
Strong decision-making, leadership presence, and ability to present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership
Committed to stakeholder satisfaction, continuous improvement, and monitoring performance through maturity models and leading indicators
Preferred
Advanced certifications such as FMP or CFM preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Danaher Corporation
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Rainer Blair
President & CEO
Thomas Joyce
President & CEO
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