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Senior Director IT Business Applications

DanaherCoralville, IA

$230,000 - $265,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$230,000-$265,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Bring more to life.

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

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), 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.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you'll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement-where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Director, IT Business Applications is responsible for, defining enterprise business strategy and partnership while ensuring end‑to‑end customer and operator experiences through intentional, integrated, and value‑driven platform design.

This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Transformation & Information Technology, is part of the IT Department and will be an onsite role located in Coralville, Iowa, Fargo, North Dakota, or Waltham, Massachusetts.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Define and own the enterprise platform vision and strategy aligned to business objectives and the desired end-to-end customer and operator experience

  • Provide executive leadership for enterprise platform portfolios, ensuring platforms evolve as cohesive, integrated capabilities rather than isolated systems

  • Establish clear accountability for platform outcomes, including experience quality, operational efficiency, scalability, and business value

  • Drive experience-led platform design with technology decisions guided by customer, employee, and operator needs

  • Partner with business and IT leadership to translate strategy into platform roadmaps and investment priorities

  • Ensure platforms are architected for integration, data flow, security, and resilience to enable seamless cross-domain experiences

  • Champion standardization, governance, and investment discipline to balance reuse, flexibility, speed, control, innovation, and long-term enterprise agility

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology leadership roles, including responsibility for large‑scale platform or application portfolios

  • Demonstrated experience defining and leading enterprise platform strategies that deliver measurable business and experience outcomes

  • Proven ability to drive experience‑centric design across technology platforms (customer, employee, and/or operator experience)

  • Strong background in enterprise architecture, platform integration, and operating model design

  • Experience partnering with senior business leaders to align technology strategy with business and customer objectives

  • Demonstrated executive leadership capability, influencing across functions and leading senior leaders through transformation

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel 25% - 50% globally per business needs

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

  • Experience leading enterprise platform transformation or modernization initiatives

  • Exposure to complex, global, or regulated enterprise environments

  • Experience establishing product‑ or platform‑centric operating models

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IDT, 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.

The annual salary range for this role is $230,000 - $265,000. 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. 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.

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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FAQs About Senior Director IT Business Applications Jobs at Danaher

What is the work location for this position at Danaher?
This job at Danaher is located in Coralville, IA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Danaher?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $230,000 and $265,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Danaher?
Danaher lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Danaher?
Danaher is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Danaher for this role?
Danaher offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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