Project Manager, Global Logistics

Bring more to life. 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 know s 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. Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible. The Project Manager, Global Logistics is responsible for leading and coordinating cross functional global logistics initiatives to improve distribution effectiveness, service levels, and customer experience. The role drives execution rigor across global stakeholders, both internally and externally, to deliver measurable improvements to logistics processes for business leaders and customers. This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Distribution Logistics and is part of the Global Distribution Logistics team, located in Chicago area, Illinois and will be an onsite role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead global logistics process improvement initiatives from planning through implementation, partnering with regional and functional stakeholders. Drive execution rigor across global teams and external logistics vendors through clear milestones, disciplined follow‑up, and timely escalation to ensure commitments are met. Coordinate internal working teams and external logistics partners to standardize logistics and distribution processes across regions and sites. Partner with logistics and business leaders to identify improvement opportunities, define success measures, and track progress against outcomes. Prepare concise project updates, dashboards, and recommendations for senior operations and supply chain leadership. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, business, or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in logistics. Multiple years of project management experience supporting logistics, supply chain, or operations environments. Experience leading structured process improvement initiatives within logistics, distribution, or supply chain functions. Demonstrated experience coordinating work across global, cross functional teams and stakeholders. Proficiency with project management and reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience within medical devices, diagnostics, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Exposure to lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement systems such as DBS or equivalent frameworks. Travel expectations: Ability to travel – 25% including international 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 . 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. The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000 . 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 job is also eligible for bonus or incentive pay. We offer a 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. #LI-LCS 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 . 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. The U.S. EEO posters are available here . For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here . 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 .