Director, Intelligent Instruments – Automation

Danaher Corporation

. Advance laboratory interoperability and industry standards .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory automation, scientific instrumentation, and AI-enabled systems, with a strong focus on integrating hardware and software into reliable workflows and products. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and align diverse stakeholders towards strategic goals in intelligent laboratory environments.

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Laboratory AutomationScientific InstrumentationAI-Enabled SystemsIntegration of Hardware and SoftwareLaboratory Standards and Protocols

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Hard Skills

Automation-Ready InstrumentsAPIsData ModelsWorkflow IntegrationProduct RoadmapsTestable Implementation CriteriaSmart Compute StrategyCloud and Hybrid ApproachesValidation and DeploymentCommercialization

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AlignmentCross-Functional LeadershipStrategic Partnership Engagement

Tools & Technologies

MHSMCPSiLA 2OPC UA/LADSDigital Platforms

Industry Keywords

Laboratory InteroperabilityIntelligent WorkflowsAutonomous WorkcellsLab-in-the-Loop ExperimentationEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance laboratory interoperability and industry standards
Define and drive adoption of enterprise requirements for automation-ready instruments, APIs, data models, connectivity, and workflow integration
Evaluate and apply MHS, MCP, SiLA 2, OPC UA/LADS, and ANSI/SLAS standards
Translate requirements into product roadmaps, reusable interfaces, and testable implementation criteria
Define and govern the enterprise roadmap for intelligent workflows, autonomous workcells, and lab-in-the-loop experimentation
Connect scientific workflows, automation platforms, instruments, data systems, and AI into integrated solutions and reusable architectures
Define the enterprise smart compute strategy for intelligent instruments, integrated workflows, AI-enabled analysis, and autonomous laboratories
Evaluate edge, local, cloud, and hybrid approaches across latency, security, reliability, cost, and deployment requirements
Develop and test capabilities using internal laboratories and strategic programs under real operating conditions
Partner with product, engineering, scientific, and commercial teams to turn validated capabilities into products, workflows, workcells, services, and reusable technology foundations
Align priorities, investment, roadmaps, ownership, adoption, and measurable outcomes across operating companies and business units
Engage strategic technology partners, research organizations, suppliers, and industry collaborators
Report to the VP and Enterprise Head of Autonomous and Intelligent Labs and work within Danaher Corporate Science & Technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading complex technical programs in laboratory automation, scientific instrumentation, workflow software, AI-enabled systems, digital platforms, or related technologies
Experience integrating hardware, software, automation, data, AI, and scientific methods into reliable products, workflows, or platforms
Knowledge of instrument APIs, SDKs, and laboratory interoperability
Track record of translating emerging technologies and internal innovation into scalable solutions and measurable business value
Experience spanning strategy, architecture, validation, deployment, adoption, and commercialization
Experience leading cross-functional and cross-business initiatives across technical disciplines and organizational boundaries
Ability to align product, engineering, scientific, commercial, and executive stakeholders
Working knowledge of established and emerging laboratory standards and protocols, including MHS, MCP, SiLA 2, and OPC UA/LADS
Ability to assess standards and protocols for applicability, maturity, architecture implications, and implementation trade-offs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care program
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Bonus/incentive pay
Flexible, remote working arrangement
Remote work from home