Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. The Field Service Director - West Area for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for directing and controlling the Field Service Organization for a large segment of the company’s commercial operation. You will also be responsible for all field service resources and service delivery within defined area or zone including; installations and implementations, preventative maintenance, all break/fix service activity, and all proactive post sale service activity. This position will have responsibility for the P&L of the Service Business with direct revenue in excess of $65M, and costs in excess of $30M.This position is part of the Field Services organization reporting to the Sr. Director of Service. If you thrive in a fast-paced role and want to work to build a world-class Field Service organization—read on!In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop strategic goals and objectives that meet the needs of customers.
Develop and manage operating service budget, allocating resources as required for cost effective results.
Develop and manage Revenue growth objectives for Area and territories.
Implement appropriate customer support strategies, manage service employees, and partner with Sales to develop tactical and strategic agreements with customers.
Partner with Sales to create plans to support the strategic initiates tied to key customer accounts.
Prepare, manage the preparation, deliver, manage the delivery of Service Business Reviews for key customer accounts on predetermined frequency.
Develop service business plans to enhance service and revenues with focus on Customer Retention and expansion of portfolio.
Advance strategic projects by expanding operational, analytical, and technical capabilities of the entire Field service organization by leading projects, applying DBS (Danaher Business System) to map improvement plans, drive sustainable and continuous improvements.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Bio Medical or related discipline with 10+ years’ of experience OR Master’s/Doctoral degree with 8+ years’ of experience
6+ years’ experience in people management
Proven experience in customer support role interfacing with senior customer management personnel
Working knowledge of Field Customer Support, Service Contracting, and all its related sub fields
Knowledge of customer relationships and customer satisfaction methodologies
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Medical Laboratory experience
The medical diagnostic industry - specifically its trends, pitfalls and challenges preferred
Diagnostic analyzers – specifications and performance standards, US healthcare legislation
Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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 Diagnostics can provide.The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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.At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law.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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.
