Director - Facilities and Administration, India

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About Us

Bring more to life.

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

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About the Role

Danaher is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee workplace operations across its India office sites. As the Director - Facilities & Administration, you will drive strategic planning, operational excellence, compliance, and employee experience across multiple locations. This role is pivotal in aligning workplace initiatives with business goals and ensuring seamless execution of facilities and administrative functions.

Responsibilities :

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Develop and implement India workplace strategies aligned with global objectives

Liaise with Global Workplace Operations team on real estate transactions and capital projects

Lead cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across sites

Facilities & Infrastructure Management

Oversee daily operations and maintenance across multiple office locations

Manage capital and expense budgets, vendor contracts, and service delivery

Direct preventive maintenance programs and ensure asset upkeep (ACs, elevators, etc.)

Manage Employee facilities such as Transport, Cafetaria and other amenities etc (as needed)

Coordinate new office expansions, renovations, and transitions

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to local, state, and national regulations; Liaison with Govt & Civic stakeholders (Law & order, regulatory bodies etc)

Lead Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and emergency response planning

Implement crisis management protocols and maintain site compliance

Support audits including BCM / BCP, vendor, and third-party reviews

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with HR to drive employee engagement initiatives

Build relationships with site leadership, architects, landlords, and government bodies

Represent Danaher in external forums to ensure employee safety and protect company reputation

Team Leadership

Manage in-house and outsourced teams across technical, soft services, and security functions

Support recruitment, training, and performance evaluations

Conduct staff meetings and coordinate facility management activities

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Hospitality, or related field

Experience with crisis management and BCP including liaison work with Govt & civic stakeholders (Municipal Corporations, Pollution Control Boards, Civic amenities etc)

Multi-city multi-location facilities operations management experience

16+ years of experience in administration and facilities management

Proven leadership in managing multi-site operations in MNCs

Strong knowledge of technical facility operations and compliance

Preferred

Project Management Certification

Experience in contract-managed services

Background in crisis management and employee safety programs

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Financial acumen and budget management expertise

Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards

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.

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