# Director of Operations Strategy

Hiring organization: [Beckman Coulter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/beckman-coulter)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2e3a1c6d-6da6-404e-99ec-1bad88ebcae1

Listed on Beckman Coulter's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Location: Coralville, IA
- Salary: 170000 – 215000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads operational strategy and execution across project management, integration, and capacity planning at a life sciences manufacturing company, reporting to the VP of Global Operations. It suits experienced operations leaders with a track record of driving cross-functional transformation initiatives and scaling smart manufacturing capabilities in complex, multi-site environments.

_Our summary, not Beckman Coulter's wording._

## Skills named

Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Digital Transformation

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
- 10+ years progressive experience in strategy, operations, program management, or business transformation
- Several years of people leadership experience with ability to lead high-performing teams in matrixed environment
- Proven success leading multiple cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable business impact in manufacturing or life sciences
- Experience developing and executing multi-year operational roadmaps and prioritizing business cases
- Experience leading integration planning, business continuity, and capacity planning for large-scale or multi-site operations
- Hands-on experience sponsoring or implementing AI, smart manufacturing, digital, or data science initiatives
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel approximately 35%

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals
- Experience leading digital transformation or advanced analytics initiatives within operations
- Experience supporting network optimization, new product introduction, or supply chain strategy in multi-site environment

Apply on Beckman Coulter's site: https://danaher.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DanaherJobs/job/Coralville-Iowa-United-States/Director-of-Operations-Strategy_R1315208