Associate Stories
At Danaher, our people are the driving force behind every breakthrough, every innovation, and every meaningful impact we make in the world.
Our associate stories spotlight the unique journeys and contributions of the individuals who power our global teams. From early career professionals to seasoned leaders, these stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to grow, thrive and make a difference at Danaher.
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The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making in Innovation
For Oliver Crespo, the transition from PhD immunologist to Innovation DBS Leader wasn’t just a career pivot—it was the discovery that scientific thinking and continuous improvement are fundamentally the same. With over seven years at Danaher, Oliver has evolved from building innovation frameworks at Cepheid to coaching life sciences platform leaders across the enterprise. His story reveals…
Associates share what it takes to succeed at Danaher
What personality traits help people thrive in our innovation-driven culture? When we asked our associates what makes someone successful at Danaher, their answers revealed something interesting: it’s not about having a specific background or checking certain boxes. Instead, it’s about how you approach challenges, collaborate with others and embrace continuous improvement. Goal-oriented with big-picture vision The work at Danaher is rarely linear. Adam Chernick, PhD/MBA, at IDT explains it this…
Connecting people to purpose: Matt Hicks is building teams that drive innovation
At the intersection of purpose, process and people, Matt Hicks is helping shape the future of Danaher—one hire at a time. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Matt brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit, corporate strategy and Lean discipline to his role as Director of Talent Acquisition. His story is one of transformation,…
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Empowering Scientists to Rewrite the Code of Life: Meet Bahri Karacay, PhD
Over the past decade, CRISPR has taken life sciences and the biomedical world by storm for its ability to easily and precisely edit DNA. Today at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)…
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Four Companies in 10 Years: Marcy Engelstein’s Dynamic Career Journey with Danaher
The secret to a thriving career is having access to the right opportunities. At any one time, Danaher has more than 1,400 open roles across multiple high-impact industries, with more…
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Advancing Oncology Diagnostics: Rob Monroe Discusses Making an Impact as a Chief Scientific Officer in Oncology at Danaher Diagnostics
Rob Monroe joined Danaher over two years ago as a chief scientific officer (CSO) in oncology. Throughout his time with Danaher, he has worked with leadership and other teams to…
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Ephraim Tsalik Discusses Making an Impact as the Chief Scientific Officer for Infectious Diseases at Danaher Diagnostics
When Ephraim Tsalik transitioned from academia to Danaher, he had the chance to combine his infectious disease expertise with teams across various Danaher operating companies. His work aims to accelerate…
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Accelerating Growth and Fostering Innovation: A Conversation with Tiffany Murphy, Radiometer US Commercial General Manager
At Radiometer, part of the Danaher family, leadership is all about driving continuous improvement and empowering our teams to shine. We sat down with Tiffany Murphy, our US Commercial General…
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Meet Danaher’s Chief Technology and AI Officer
Martin Stumpe has built a career around imagining and building new technology to solve complex human problems. He’s served as the Chief of AI at precision medicine company Tempus, founded…
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Making a Difference Every Day: Eduardo Marin’s Journey at Radiometer
At Radiometer, leadership is about more than just managing teams—it’s about making a meaningful impact on our associates and the customers we serve. Eduardo Marin, Regional Director of Human Resources…
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Know You Belong: Ashalatha Chalithadka’s Journey at Radiometer
At Radiometer, fostering a sense of belonging and driving continuous improvement are at the core of our mission. Ashalatha Chalithadka, Senior Software & IT Engineering Manager in our Carlsbad, CA…