Principal Data & Analytics Architect

at  Danaher Corporation

At first glance, you’ll see Danaher’s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.
You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.
The Principal Data and Analytics Architect is responsible for designing and improving Danaher’s data management and analytics functions. The primary objective of this role is to drive value from data assets by creating and executing data and analytics strategies that align with business priorities and drive measurable business outcomes. D&A Architect must possess a deep understanding of both technical data management and analytics concepts, as well as business drivers and needs related to data.

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Minimum 15 years progressive experience creating enterprise IT architecture and ecosystems in a conglomerate operating structure with a minimum of 10 years of Data & Analytics experience.
• Professional record of accomplishment in leading IT transformation and architectural change in large, complex, multi-divisional global settings.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics and cloud-based computing.
• Extensive experience with software development lifecycles and development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage architectural change in enterprise-scale projects and initiatives.
• Proven experience in application rationalization, software selection.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise systems architecture and technology.
  At Danaher we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.
  At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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Lead the vision and strategy for Danaher’s data management practices to realize business outcomes and meet the data requirements of the Enterprise, Platform and OpCos. Lead the creation of Danaher’s data and analytics strategy and architecture in collaboration with Senior IT leaders (CDAO, CEA, CIO, CTO, CISO). Support the establishment of a data-driven culture and enhance the organization’s Data & Analytics capabilities. Institute an enterprise operating model for data and analytics that is consistent with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy. Support the creation and management of enterprise data offerings, ensuring consistent application and use of data and analytics solutions. Support creation of governance mechanisms for data and algorithms to maintain trust in data assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Support regulatory and compliance programs related to data and analytics assets, ensuring adherence to security and privacy standards including establishing our Danaher China data strategy. Lead data-driven innovation and research to drive business growth and profitability.