Global DBS Director

The conviction that “it must be possible” has been the driving force behind HemoCue for over 35 years, because when it comes to caring for people, we refuse to compromise. We take pride in being a global leader in near-patient, or point‐of‐care, testing where the patient meets the healthcare system for the first time and where accurate, reliable, and fast decisions need to be made. Our culture of positivity, engagement, and a dedication to getting it right will allow you to achieve something remarkable. Join a team where making the impossible possible has become the standard!
HemoCue is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.


The Global DBS Director is responsible for developing the DBS Strategy and Kaizen roadmap to support and sustain the continued business growth.
The position plays a key role in our global organization and is an integral part of the senior management team reporting to the President located in the HQ in Ängelholm.
At HemoCue, our vision is to do things easier, to do things better, and to do them right.
You will be responsible for the Strategic vision and future state of DBS and will collaborate with the three functional DBS Leaders (DBSL’s) to drive sustained change and process improvements with a strong focus on enabling growth while ensuring all our leaders lead with DBS
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to work to build a world-class DBS organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Support the Leadership Team in Policy Deployment and setting Strategic objectives
Ensure productive kaizen events
Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments for growth
Promote and facilitate associate development in various DBS tools
Benchmark and incorporate best practices (within and outside DHR)
Develop the DBS team and organization
Sustain and lead a network of three DBS Leader
Leverage internal and external Subject Matter Experts as appropriate
Personally lead DBS training and lead continuous improvement
Lead, develop and follow-up on action plans

The essential requirements for this position include:
BSc or MS degree in business administration or Engineering/Science
5+ years of people or stakeholder leadership experience with demonstrated success
5+ years of demonstrated experience of Toyota Productions System and methodologies (or similar), and proven process improvement and change management skills
Good understanding of DBS fundamentals
Ability to work and influence all levels of the organization from peers at executive level to Senior Leaders, Functional Leaders, project managers and practitioners in all functional areas
Proficiency with personal computer applications, required (Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project and Power Point)
Strong analytical skills and applied knowledge of Problem Solving and project management.
Estimated Travel 20 %
Fluent English – written and spoken (business level)
It would be a plus if you also speak Scandinavian

At HemoCue we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for HemoCue can provide.
Please apply in English by upload your CV and personal letter. In accordance with our GDPR policy we are deleting all applications once the position has been filled.
Applications will be processed as we receive them, and the position might be filled before the last day of application. Don't miss the opportunity, apply today!
Union contacts: Björn Bylander, Unionen, +46 431 48 12 87 or Emma Kriblad, Akademikerföreningen, +46 431 48 14 21.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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