Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Site Leader is responsible for leading, directing, and controlling the operations of the plant/facility to achieve financial and operating objectives set by the overall organization business plan. May be responsible for any of the following activities: manufacturing, materials/planning, quality control, supply chain and logistics, shipping/receiving, distribution, and facilities management.

This position reports to the VP, DBS and Operations responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams and performance outcomes and is part of the Operations Leadership team located in Madison, WI and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive and execute the site’s operational strategy in alignment with organizational objectives
• Lead and direct the manufacturing, facilities, and supply chain functions, driving continuous improvement to improve our core value drivers, including quality, lead time, Working Capital Turns, and cost savings
• Partner with internal customers, such as Quality and Project Management to ensure On time delivery and high-quality product to our customers
• Coach and develop leaders and associates, creating a strong bench for succession. Performance management as necessary
• Manage the site budget and conduct P&L analysis
• Drive a culture of safety, innovation, collaboration, and accountability across all departments

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a life sciences background
• 8+ years of Operations experience, preferably in protein manufacturing
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Ability to drive and sustain continuous improvement efforts, through both direct and indirect reports
• Experience leading teams through change

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

• Prior experience at Aldevron, or a different Danaher OpCo

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, 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.

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.

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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