March 25, 2025
4-minute read
Long before Logan Haller joined Danaher, she was simply a high school student who loved science. Her passion grew with every science fair, student competition and research class—ultimately solidifying her career path.
During her undergrad work at the University of Florida, Logan honed her focus in microbiology and went on to earn a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) from the University of South Florida. Her public health studies sought to understand and address the broader implications of infectious diseases on communities and populations.
After graduate school, she spent the next 15 years at two not-for-profit contract research organizations (Southern Research Institute and MRIGlobal) where she tested early-in-development vaccines and therapeutics for preventing and treating infectious diseases. While she found the work interesting, she yearned for more.
She pursued her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to help transition from the lab bench to a study director role and she began seeking new opportunities.
“I had the desire to get closer to patients and make more of a patient impact,” she said. “I was also very curious about the commercial side and wanted to explore the other half of the equation. Danaher, comprised of many different businesses in the Diagnostics and Life Sciences space, offered those opportunities.”
The organization’s commitment to precision medicine and innovative diagnostics was another draw.
“Danaher’s focus on creating tools and technologies that enable healthcare providers to diagnose diseases with unprecedented speed and accuracy aligned perfectly with my goal of making a tangible difference on public health,” she said.
In 2019, Logan joined Danaher company, Beckman Coulter, as a Senior Program Manager, managing hematology projects. It was a great way to leverage her PMP certification, but she still felt a piece was missing. Three years later, seeking to delve deeper into scientific innovation, she took a role with Danaher’s Diagnostics platform (a collective six diagnostics businesses), where she now focuses on clinical alliances and incubation.
“In my current role as Senior Manager, Clinical Alliances and Incubation, I serve as the connective tissue between Danaher operating companies, continually asking questions like, ‘How can we collaborate and facilitate more innovation?’ and ‘Is there a better approach?’”, she explained. “A significant part of my role is to question the status quo. This critical thinking helps us uncover underlying issues and opportunities for improvement.”
“Once we have a clear understanding of the challenges, I work to identify gaps and seek ways to support the unmet need,” she said. “I play a key role in facilitating innovation by bringing together cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative environment. By supporting the ideation and incubation of scientific beacons, I’m able to de-risk future indications of new, emerging technologies and contribute to public health on a larger scale.”
At first, Logan found it challenging to navigate the industry, but fortunately, she connected with a tremendous resource during her time at Southern Research Institute. “I had the most unbelievable mentor that took me under her wing and showed me how to be confident,” said Logan. “Things I initially considered challenges soon became opportunities for growth and learning.”
Beyond the power of mentoring, Logan has learned many other valuable lessons that have helped advance her career.
Based on Logan’s nearly six years here, she’s quick to recommend Danaher and its businesses to others seeking impactful work.
“Danaher fosters a culture where new ideas are encouraged and supported, making it an exciting place for those who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of science and technology and want to think outside the box,” she said. “Danaher has allowed me to find my passion and discover a unique path where science, innovation, and program management intersect.”
Looking ahead, Logan is excited about the opportunities before her.
“I envision myself in roles that continually challenge me to think outside the box, assemble disparate puzzle pieces, and synthesize scientific and innovative ideas,” she said. “I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to work with dynamic teams to drive impactful solutions that improve patient lives.”
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