Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence & Data Infrastructure

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The Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence & Data Infrastructure will help shape the vision and lead the execution of our next-generation data and AI infrastructure – driving innovation across all of Danaher. In this strategic role, you will lead a world-class team to design and deliver a robust, scalable, high-performance platform that will accelerate enterprise-wide AI-driven research and product development. Your leadership will enable cutting-edge solutions that transform how we innovate and create value for customers globally.

This role sits within the Chief Technology and AI Office (CTAIO) and reports to the VP, AI Platform and is fully remote within the United States.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Danaher’s enterprise-wide Data & AI Platform, aligning with business objectives and growth initiatives

• Design and deliver an AI platform that accelerates research, new product development, and enhances existing products and processes; enforces best practices for data governance, quality, security, and compliance by design; and drives adoption of advanced AI/ML methodologies and data analytics through a self-service sandbox for data scientists and engineers across the organization

• Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating and integrating cutting-edge technologies to maintain a state-of-the-art AI platform that gives Danaher a competitive edge

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of Cloud, ML/AI, and Data architects, engineers, and scientists

• Foster a culture of technical rigor, continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation within the team and across Danaher’s technology community

• Develop strategic partnerships with key vendors and partners to leverage external expertise and solutions for internal tooling

The essential requirements of the job include:

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related technical field

• 10+ years of experience in software development with a focus on data engineering, AI/ML and software architecture and design

•  5+ years in a leadership role focused on data and AI platforms

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), integrators (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.) and their data and AI services

• Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to build consensus, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams in a complex environment

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally per business needs – up to 20%

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

• Life sciences, diagnostics, or biotechnology (e.g., partnering with R&D, quality, clinical, manufacturing, or commercial teams)

• Data and engineering practices in industries governed by regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, GxP), compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX), and rigorous data governance requirements

• Working in a matrixed environment

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Danaher 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.

At Danaher, 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 Danaher can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $220,000 - $250,000. 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 a 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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