Beckman Coulter Diagnostics · 1 day ago
Director HR
Brea, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
18+ years expBeckman Coulter Diagnostics is a global leader in clinical diagnostics, committed to innovation in life sciences and biotechnology. The Director, HR – Global QRC will serve as a strategic business partner to the Quality, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs leadership team, shaping and executing people strategies to drive performance and operational excellence.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to the QRC leadership team, aligning talent strategies with business objectives to drive performance, innovation, and compliance
Lead organizational design and development initiatives that enhance agility, capability, and readiness for future growth
Partner with business and talent management teams to build robust talent pipelines and succession plans that reflect the strategic direction and evolving needs of the QRC function
Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, digitize, and optimize HR and business processes—enhancing efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, assess organizational health, and guide talent strategies
Coach and develop HR team members and business leaders to elevate leadership effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Ensure change management principles are embedded in business and HR initiatives—supporting leaders and teams in navigating transitions with clarity, alignment, and resilience
Operate with an enterprise-wide mindset—connecting functional priorities to broader organizational goals and contributing to cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment across Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Qualification
Required
Possess a Bachelor's degree with 20+ years' experience or a Master's/Doctoral degree with 18+ years of long-standing Human Resources experience, including 6+ years in people leadership roles and strategic HR business partnership within a global, matrixed environment
Broad understanding of core HR disciplines including recruiting, talent management, organizational design/development, succession planning, leadership development, compensation, and associate communications
Track record in managing HR processes such as annual salary and equity cycles, performance calibration, skills gap analysis, resource planning, and productivity optimization
Demonstrated success in leading organizational transformation, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives aligned to business strategy
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership teams, with a track record of delivering enterprise-wide solutions
Experience leveraging digital HR tools and analytics to translate data into actionable insights, inform strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement
Ability to travel up to 30%, including occasional international travel to key Beckman Coulter / Danaher sites
Flexibility to accommodate time zones across APAC, EU, LATAM, and North America
Preferred
Experience in high-tech, diagnostics, or FDA-regulated environments
Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or DBS
Experience working with local workforce development boards, governments, schools, and/or professional organizations
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
A global leader in advanced diagnostics, Beckman Coulter has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 80 years.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Ruth Lyons
VP North America Marketing
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