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Vice President, Human Resources, Molecular Devices

Lensa
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
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Job Description

The Molecular Devices Vice President, Human Resources will be responsible for the strategic leadership of all aspects of HR management and serve as a thought leader and visionary in advancing organizational capabilities and effectiveness. S/he will provide direction and lead organization and talent development efforts to meet strategic and annual business objectives. This includes the coordination and implementation of processes, policies and programs regarding talent acquisition, organizational development, talent development, associate engagement, immersion/on-boarding, succession planning, retention, management training, associate compensation and wellbeing, and internal communications.

The VP, HR will serve as senior advisor, counsel, and confidant to the President, as well as an advisor to other executive management on all aspects of human resources. The VP, HR will assist in the planning and development of the appropriate organizational alignment and structures, architecture and support systems to enhance MolDev ongoing growth opportunities and objectives.

Additionally, the VP, HR will focus on developing a strong associate engagement program that facilitates open communication with leadership, advancement of the associate value proposition and educates associates on how they contribute to enterprise-wide goals. S/he will direct continuing development and deployment of associate performance management, as well as associate development objectives.

The VP, HR will focus on development and implementation of a long-term, integrated talent strategy ensuring that the business has the talent at all levels necessary to grow aggressively. S/he will be accountable for supporting the global people agenda, by acquiring, developing, engaging and retaining exceptional talent to drive long-term performance and results. Notably, the VP, HR will focus on embedding talent development and management as core business processes throughout the organization.

The VP, HR will continue to strengthen our HR related compliance processes, will lead by being a pro-active advocate for ethics and compliance within the company and will be responsible to drive education, process improvements, and audits and investigations where appropriate.

For successful leaders, this role has runway to more senior leadership opportunities across the Life Sciences Platform and Danaher.

This position will be located onsite in San Jose CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to lead the Human Resources team’s efforts to drive organization capability, performance and sustainable long-term organic and inorganic growth.
  • Develop HR programs and identify key HR metrics to analyze and solve business problems that impact organizational effectiveness (improve productivity, reduce cost, increase retention/engagement and increase profitability).
  • Champion Molecular Devices’ values and culture; continue the company’s ability to attract, engage, and retain a high-performance team that can lead growth.
  • Lead the internal communications strategy for the company.
  • Manage key HR KPIs/metrics (talent acquisition, engagement, development, retention, etc.).
  • Lead the Engagement Survey process including actions to improve associate engagement.
  • Advocate for associates when leaders are making business decisions that impact associates.
  • Lead the organizational review process that evaluates structure, competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop specific strategies to fill the gaps.
  • Drive a talent acquisition and management strategy that integrates a succession-planning methodology for key contributor and management positions.
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive total rewards strategy to ensure talent attraction and retention while managing costs.
  • Develop and lead programs pertaining to associate development and leadership.
  • Manage a global team of HR professionals providing day-to-day support and strategic guidance for the team.
  • Partner with Marketing on company branding and further developing how the company is perceived as an employer internally and externally.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree, 15 years of progressive leadership roles in HR, MBA preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational development and design, particularly as those areas that relate to the needs of a high-growth business in a competitive industry.
  • Proven ability to manage staffing challenges associated within a commercial multi-site, multi-channel business.
  • Strong organizational, analytical and management skills.
  • Possess strong project management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influence, written/oral communication skills. Additional professional qualifications will include, but not be limited to:
  • Results oriented – track record for delivery results, takes ownership and is accountable
  • Stretch oriented – embraces and thrives on challenging goals and targets
  • Continuous improvement and process oriented – has familiarity with lean principles, problem solving and how to apply them to Human Resources in a measurable and sustainable way
  • Customer Service oriented – high sense of urgency providing timely high-quality service

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this associate. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. This job description may be changed at any time.

The salary range for this role is $275,000 - $300,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

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.

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 .

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 (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 applyassistance@danaher.com .

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Salary : $275,000 - $300,000

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