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

At Leica Biosystems, 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 Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Technical Operations Manager – New Product Introduction will lead and elevate a high‑performing team responsible for bringing innovative cancer diagnostic products from development into full operational readiness. This role is pivotal in ensuring that new medical devices are introduced with excellence, compliance, and scalability across our global operations.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, highly cross‑functional environment—and you’re motivated by the opportunity to shape a world‑class Operations organization that advances cancer diagnostics—this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This position reports to the Director, Technical Operations and is part of the Technical Operations team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build upon your skills and experience in the successful launch of innovative CDx, IVDR and RUO products, including resource allocation, risk management and operational excellence. 

• Enhance your skills in leading cross functional project and/or program execution through collaboration with various functional groups, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations/Manufacturing and Commercial teams with a particular focus on product launch execution. 

• Establish, drive & nurture a high-performing team culture. 

The essential requirements of the job include:

• A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject  

• Long standing experience of working within medical device, class II or class III (or equivalent) and associated regulatory frameworks, and experience with Design Control is required  
• Relevant experience with Design Control is required  

• Proven ability to create & manage a vision, think strategically, plan and organise, innovate, analyse complex data and situations, and exercise sound judgement 

• Experienced in risk management, namely the ability to identify and mitigate risk throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.  
• Exceptional communication skills and management skills for delivering products into manufacturing ideally in medical device industry or similar 

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

• Experience in one or more of the following: IHC Assay Product Development, Computational Assay Development, Precision Medicine or CDx Pharma Partnerships 
• Experience in leading/influencing cross-functional teams across biomarker research, regulatory, clinical operations, and medical affairs  

• Experienced in Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<10%)

Leica Biosystems, 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.

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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.