Senior Director, Business System Leader – QARA

Danaher Corporation

. Lead the development and execution of the QARA DBS roadmap, including Policy Deployment, KPI management, Daily Management, visual management, and structured problem solving .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAmersham • United KingdomSenior💰 £150,000 - £160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs initiatives through the application of DBS, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Capable of driving digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in regulated environments.

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DBS Methodology ApplicationLean CertificationStructured Problem SolvingKaizen LeadershipQuality and Regulatory Processes

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Hard Skills

Continuous ImprovementKPI ManagementPolicy DeploymentVisual ManagementRisk AssessmentOpportunity EvaluationAudit Findings ManagementCAPA ManagementProcess HarmonizationDigital Solutions Implementation

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipCoachingTrainingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DBS ToolsAutomation SolutionsAI-Enabled Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS CertificationLean CertificationContinuous Improvement Certification

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceRegulatory AffairsSupplier QualityManufacturingRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of the QARA DBS roadmap, including Policy Deployment, KPI management, Daily Management, visual management, and structured problem solving
Drive an effective operating cadence through leadership reviews, risk assessments, opportunity evaluations, and continuous improvement planning
Build DBS capability across the QARA organization through coaching, training, kaizen facilitation, standard work implementation, and disciplined follow-up
Apply DBS tools to address deviations, CAPAs, audit findings, inspections, regulatory commitments, and customer complaints
Manage the global QARA kaizen and problem-solving funnel, ensuring initiatives are strategically prioritized, rigorously executed, and sustainably embedded
Represent QARA within the DBS Community of Practice, sharing best practices and leveraging enterprise-wide learnings
Champion digital, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance DBS execution, improve KPI visibility, streamline workflows, and accelerate problem solving
Report to the Group VP QARA - Biotechnology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field
Minimum of 7 years of experience applying DBS, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies within Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or other regulated environments
Ability to lead improvement through influence across functions, cultures, and leadership levels in a global organization
Strong understanding of quality and regulatory processes
Ability to drive improvement while maintaining regulatory and compliance rigor
Experience driving sustained results through structured problem solving, kaizen leadership, and performance management
DBS, Lean, or Continuous Improvement certification preferred
Experience supporting global organizations and driving process harmonization across regions or sites preferred
Experience applying digital or AI-enabled solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred
Experience partnering with enterprise organizations and external experts preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)