18 Diagnostics jobs in South Africa

Country Manager (Medical Diagnostics)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Cepheid

Posted 13 days ago

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Cepheid Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Transform Diagnostics. Lead with Purpose.

At Cepheid , a Danaher company, we are committed to empowering healthcare through fast, accurate, and accessible molecular diagnostic testing. Our mission—to deliver life-saving diagnostic information when and where it matters most—fuels everything we do. Our innovations touch patients’ lives across the globe, from hospitals and laboratories to remote testing sites, helping clinicians make better decisions, faster.

As part of the Danaher Diagnostics platform , Cepheid is proud to work alongside five other world-class operating companies. Together, we’re advancing diagnostic science at the pace of change—improving patient outcomes and strengthening public health systems worldwide.

Join us and lead a team with purpose, backed by a global organization dedicated to your growth and success.

Your Role: Country Manager

As Country Manager , you will drive Cepheid’s commercial success and strategic vision within South Africa. You will lead the local team to deliver exceptional performance across sales, market development, and customer engagement, while also contributing to the region’s long-term growth strategy.

You will be accountable for executing go-to-market strategies, developing strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders, and growing Cepheid’s presence in both public and private sectors. This role combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and inspirational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the country’s commercial operations, setting and executing a strategy to achieve revenue and market share growth.
  • Drive pipeline development, accurate forecasting, and performance tracking to deliver on business objectives.
  • Collaborate with regional and global teams including Marketing, Customer Care, Channel Management, and Sales Operations to drive execution excellence.
  • Build trusted relationships with key accounts, government stakeholders, KOLs, and partners to support market penetration and long-term growth.
  • Ensure Cepheid’s active participation in key national tenders and strategic procurement initiatives.
  • Develop and retain high-performing talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
  • Serve as a visible and values-driven leader, representing Cepheid internally and externally.
  • Ensure full compliance with Danaher’s code of conduct, policies, and applicable regulations (e.g. FCPA, local healthcare regulations).


Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
  • 12+ years of total experience, including at least 5+ years of managing commercial teams.
  • Prior experience in diagnostics, medical devices, or healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing partners, and executing commercial strategies in complex markets.

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams.
  • Strategic thinking with solid business acumen and analytical mindset.
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and navigating public and private healthcare systems.
  • Ability to thrive in matrix organizations and multicultural environments.
  • High ethical standards and a passion for delivering healthcare impact.
  • Fluent English required; additional local language skills are a plus.
  • Experience with P&L responsibility is an advantage.

Training & Development

We invest in your growth. You are expected to complete all required training on time and ensure your team does the same.

At Cepheid, learning never stops—from onboarding to leadership development—we support your career journey every step of the way.

Why Join Cepheid?

Because your work will save lives. Because your ideas will shape the future of diagnostics.

Because at Cepheid, you won’t just work—you’ll make a difference.

Explore. Innovate. Lead.

Be part of something bigger.

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 Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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  • Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Health Care Provider
  • Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Country Manager (Medical Diagnostics)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Danaher Corporation

Posted 17 days ago

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Transform Diagnostics. Lead with Purpose.
At Cepheid, a Danaher company, we are committed to empowering healthcare through fast, accurate, and accessible molecular diagnostic testing. Our mission-to deliver life-saving diagnostic information when and where it matters most-fuels everything we do. Our innovations touch patients' lives across the globe, from hospitals and laboratories to remote testing sites, helping clinicians make better decisions, faster.
As part of the Danaher Diagnostics platform, Cepheid is proud to work alongside five other world-class operating companies. Together, we're advancing diagnostic science at the pace of change-improving patient outcomes and strengthening public health systems worldwide.
Join us and lead a team with purpose, backed by a global organization dedicated to your growth and success.
Your Role: Country Manager
As Country Manager, you will drive Cepheid's commercial success and strategic vision within South Africa. You will lead the local team to deliver exceptional performance across sales, market development, and customer engagement, while also contributing to the region's long-term growth strategy.
You will be accountable for executing go-to-market strategies, developing strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders, and growing Cepheid's presence in both public and private sectors. This role combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and inspirational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
+ Lead the country's commercial operations, setting and executing a strategy to achieve revenue and market share growth.
+ Drive pipeline development, accurate forecasting, and performance tracking to deliver on business objectives.
+ Collaborate with regional and global teams including Marketing, Customer Care, Channel Management, and Sales Operations to drive execution excellence.
+ Build trusted relationships with key accounts, government stakeholders, KOLs, and partners to support market penetration and long-term growth.
+ Ensure Cepheid's active participation in key national tenders and strategic procurement initiatives.
+ Develop and retain high-performing talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
+ Serve as a visible and values-driven leader, representing Cepheid internally and externally.
+ Ensure full compliance with Danaher's code of conduct, policies, and applicable regulations (e.g. FCPA, local healthcare regulations).
What You Bring
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
+ 12+ years of total experience, including at least 5+ years of managing commercial teams.
+ Prior experience in diagnostics, medical devices, or healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
+ Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing partners, and executing commercial strategies in complex markets.
Key Competencies
+ Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams.
+ Strategic thinking with solid business acumen and analytical mindset.
+ Skilled in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and navigating public and private healthcare systems.
+ Ability to thrive in matrix organizations and multicultural environments.
+ High ethical standards and a passion for delivering healthcare impact.
+ Fluent English required; additional local language skills are a plus.
+ Experience with P&L responsibility is an advantage.
Training & Development
We invest in your growth. You are expected to complete all required training on time and ensure your team does the same.At Cepheid, learning never stops-from onboarding to leadership development-we support your career journey every step of the way.
Why Join Cepheid?
Because your work will save lives. Because your ideas will shape the future of diagnostics.Because at Cepheid, you won't just work-you'll make a difference.
Explore. Innovate. Lead.Be part of something bigger.
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 .
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Country manager (medical diagnostics)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Cepheid

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Cepheid Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Transform Diagnostics. Lead with Purpose.At Cepheid , a Danaher company, we are committed to empowering healthcare through fast, accurate, and accessible molecular diagnostic testing. Our mission—to deliver life-saving diagnostic information when and where it matters most—fuels everything we do. Our innovations touch patients’ lives across the globe, from hospitals and laboratories to remote testing sites, helping clinicians make better decisions, faster.As part of the Danaher Diagnostics platform , Cepheid is proud to work alongside five other world-class operating companies. Together, we’re advancing diagnostic science at the pace of change—improving patient outcomes and strengthening public health systems worldwide.Join us and lead a team with purpose, backed by a global organization dedicated to your growth and success.Your Role: Country ManagerAs Country Manager , you will drive Cepheid’s commercial success and strategic vision within South Africa. You will lead the local team to deliver exceptional performance across sales, market development, and customer engagement, while also contributing to the region’s long-term growth strategy.You will be accountable for executing go-to-market strategies, developing strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders, and growing Cepheid’s presence in both public and private sectors. This role combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and inspirational leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the country’s commercial operations, setting and executing a strategy to achieve revenue and market share growth. Drive pipeline development, accurate forecasting, and performance tracking to deliver on business objectives. Collaborate with regional and global teams including Marketing, Customer Care, Channel Management, and Sales Operations to drive execution excellence. Build trusted relationships with key accounts, government stakeholders, KOLs, and partners to support market penetration and long-term growth. Ensure Cepheid’s active participation in key national tenders and strategic procurement initiatives. Develop and retain high-performing talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. Serve as a visible and values-driven leader, representing Cepheid internally and externally. Ensure full compliance with Danaher’s code of conduct, policies, and applicable regulations (e.g. FCPA, local healthcare regulations). QualificationsWhat You BringBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus. 12+ years of total experience, including at least 5+ years of managing commercial teams. Prior experience in diagnostics, medical devices, or healthcare industry is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing partners, and executing commercial strategies in complex markets. Key CompetenciesStrong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams. Strategic thinking with solid business acumen and analytical mindset. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and navigating public and private healthcare systems. Ability to thrive in matrix organizations and multicultural environments. High ethical standards and a passion for delivering healthcare impact. Fluent English required; additional local language skills are a plus. Experience with P&L responsibility is an advantage. Training & DevelopmentWe invest in your growth. You are expected to complete all required training on time and ensure your team does the same.At Cepheid, learning never stops—from onboarding to leadership development—we support your career journey every step of the way.Why Join Cepheid?Because your work will save lives. Because your ideas will shape the future of diagnostics.Because at Cepheid, you won’t just work—you’ll make a difference.Explore. Innovate. Lead.Be part of something bigger.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 Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. 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Head of Commercial Diagnostics Network

Johannesburg, Gauteng Be Different Recruitment

Posted 19 days ago

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Our client, a leading and global healthcare services company, is looking for a Head of Commercial to oversee and drive the commercial success, customer excellence, and efficiency of the commercial business within the Southern African diagnostic network.

Lead the sales and business development teams, managing profit and loss (P&L), providing outstanding customer and technical support, and optimizing the performance of the distributors’ network. Bring strong leadership abilities, exceptional business acumen, and a deep understanding of sales, technical support, and operations in both national and international contexts to the role.

Duties & Responsibilities

In order to be considered, the following is required:

  • NQF 7 / 8 in Life Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Biochemical, Biomedical, or related disciplines
  • Significant (>15 years, ideally) experience of working across different functions of the diagnostics and/or healthcare industry and extensive sales and negotiation experience with 10 years experience in leading teams
  • Experience in managing African markets and distributors

Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy and Execution:
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and market share growth in assigned countries
  • Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify expansion opportunities; foster relationships with key customers and negotiate contracts for long-term partnerships
Profit and Loss Management:
  • Take ownership of the P&L for assigned countries, monitoring financial performance and implementing corrective actions as needed
  • Analyze sales data, pricing strategies, and operational costs to optimize profitability and ensure financial targets are met
Customer Support and Satisfaction:
  • Establish and maintain exceptional customer support culture for high customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues, manage escalations, and enhance customer experience
  • Implement effective CRM systems and processes to track customer interactions for business growth
Management of Distributors:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive distributor management strategy, including channel partner selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation
  • Provide guidance and support to distributors through training, sales incentives, and marketing campaigns to promote their success and growth
  • Monitor performance, implement improvement initiatives, and manage contractual agreements
Technical Support Team Management:
  • Work closely with the technical support team, ensuring the provision of excellent support services to customers
Market Analysis and Expansion:
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identify business opportunities and risks
  • Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, and share insights with stakeholders to assess feasibility and profitability for market expansion
Operational Excellence:
  • Implement cross-functional processes and systems to drive operational efficiency, productivity, and quality
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and resource optimization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency
Staff Leadership & Management:
  • Define staff requirements, resourcing the team by retaining, recruiting, selecting, and appointing staff as required, inducting new staff members, monitoring and managing performance, and managing staff development

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Plus annual basic salary, car allowance, pension, and medical aid contributions.

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Regional Sales Manager - Invitro Diagnostics

Centurion, Gauteng Danaher

Posted 7 days ago

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Regional Sales Manager – Africa
Radiometer, a Danaher Operating Company
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (On-site)
Reports to: General Manager – Africa

About Radiometer
Radiometer is a global leader in acute care testing solutions, providing innovative diagnostic tools that empower healthcare professionals to make fast, accurate decisions in critical moments. As part of Danaher Corporation, our purpose is clear — to help save lives through impactful innovation, value-driven partnerships, and exceptional service.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute a growth strategy for the African region. You will position Radiometer’s solutions in high-growth markets through value selling, relationship building, and channel management — driving both market share and revenue growth.

This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and lead a high-performing team, cultivate strategic customer relationships, and work closely with healthcare decision-makers to deliver solutions that truly matter.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and engagement.

  • Strategic Growth: Analyze market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive trends to shape winning go-to-market strategies, balancing vision with hands-on execution.

  • Relationship Building: Engage with healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and internal stakeholders to influence market adoption and strengthen partnerships.

  • Channel Excellence: Appoint, develop, and retain top-performing distributors; ensure compliance, optimize inventory, and drive channel performance through strategic planning.

  • Commercial Execution: Manage sales funnels, forecasting, and tender processes using CRM tools (Oracle, SFDC, Business Objects, SharePoint) to drive data-informed decisions.

  • Customer Focus: Deeply understand customer needs and buying behavior, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring value-based solutions are consistently delivered.

  • Deal Support & Negotiation: Act as the escalation point for complex negotiations, ensuring deal closures and long-term customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Technology, Health Science, or equivalent. MBA or Business Diploma preferred.

  • 10+ years’ experience in clinical sales, with proven success in point-of-care diagnostics and hospital/acute care environments.

  • Demonstrated leadership in managing regional sales teams, driving performance, and building talent pipelines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and enterprise systems such as Oracle, SFDC, Business Objects, and SharePoint.

  • Strong expertise in sales funnel management, KOL engagement, tender handling, and distributor management.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience engaging with Global Funding Organizations.

Why Join Us?
At Radiometer, your work helps improve and save lives every day. As part of the Danaher family of companies, you’ll have access to a global network of innovators, opportunities for career growth, and the Danaher Business System (DBS) — our proven framework for continuous improvement.

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 .

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Regional Sales Manager - Invitro Diagnostics

Centurion, Gauteng Danaher Corporation

Posted 13 days ago

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Regional Sales Manager - AfricaRadiometer, a Danaher Operating CompanyLocation: Johannesburg, South Africa (On-site)Reports to: General Manager - Africa
About RadiometerRadiometer is a global leader in acute care testing solutions, providing innovative diagnostic tools that empower healthcare professionals to make fast, accurate decisions in critical moments. As part of Danaher Corporation, our purpose is clear - to help save lives through impactful innovation, value-driven partnerships, and exceptional service.
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute a growth strategy for the African region. You will position Radiometer's solutions in high-growth markets through value selling, relationship building, and channel management - driving both market share and revenue growth.
This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and lead a high-performing team, cultivate strategic customer relationships, and work closely with healthcare decision-makers to deliver solutions that truly matter.
Key Responsibilities
+ Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and engagement.
+ Strategic Growth: Analyze market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive trends to shape winning go-to-market strategies, balancing vision with hands-on execution.
+ Relationship Building: Engage with healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and internal stakeholders to influence market adoption and strengthen partnerships.
+ Channel Excellence: Appoint, develop, and retain top-performing distributors; ensure compliance, optimize inventory, and drive channel performance through strategic planning.
+ Commercial Execution: Manage sales funnels, forecasting, and tender processes using CRM tools (Oracle, SFDC, Business Objects, SharePoint) to drive data-informed decisions.
+ Customer Focus: Deeply understand customer needs and buying behavior, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring value-based solutions are consistently delivered.
+ Deal Support & Negotiation: Act as the escalation point for complex negotiations, ensuring deal closures and long-term customer satisfaction.
Qualifications & Experience
+ Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Technology, Health Science, or equivalent. MBA or Business Diploma preferred.
+ 10+ years' experience in clinical sales, with proven success in point-of-care diagnostics and hospital/acute care environments.
+ Demonstrated leadership in managing regional sales teams, driving performance, and building talent pipelines.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and enterprise systems such as Oracle, SFDC, Business Objects, and SharePoint.
+ Strong expertise in sales funnel management, KOL engagement, tender handling, and distributor management.
Preferred Experience
+ Experience engaging with Global Funding Organizations.
Why Join Us?At Radiometer, your work helps improve and save lives every day. As part of the Danaher family of companies, you'll have access to a global network of innovators, opportunities for career growth, and the Danaher Business System (DBS) - our proven framework for continuous improvement.
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 .
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Field Service Supervisor (InVitro Diagnostics) Gauteng.

Gauteng, Gauteng Danaher

Posted 26 days ago

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Bring More to Life. Make a Measurable Difference.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and drive real-world impact in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics , part of the global science and technology leader Danaher , we are united by a powerful purpose: to innovate for life . Our work saves lives every day—and we’re committed to making every result count.

In our inclusive culture, your unique perspective and contributions truly matter. And through the Danaher Business System (DBS) —our proprietary platform for continuous improvement—you’ll be empowered to transform ideas into meaningful results at the speed of life.

About Us

For over 90 years, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has redefined the role of the clinical lab in improving patient outcomes. From pioneering innovation in sample analysis to enabling more confident and efficient clinical decisions, our instruments support over 1 million tests per hour globally —serving more than 1.2 billion patients and 3 million clinicians every year.

Whether it’s identifying the next breakthrough or ensuring fast, reliable diagnostics, we empower healthcare professionals to deliver the best care possible.

Your Role: Leadership at the Frontline of Service Excellence

As Field Service Supervisor , you will lead a talented team of Field Service Engineers across both Clinical Diagnostics and Life Sciences Research (LSR) disciplines. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service across multiple provinces. You’ll also champion DBS tools such as Danaher Problem Solving Process (PSP) and Daily Management (DM) to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Group Services Manager – South Africa , you’ll be based in Gauteng, operating remotely across the region.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead and develop a high-performing field service team, ensuring timely, high-quality support across the territory.

  • Manage service documentation and compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Drive customer satisfaction by resolving escalated technical issues and fostering trusted relationships.

  • Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure goals are met and improvements are sustained.

  • Own departmental planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for field service operations.

  • Implement and champion Danaher’s PSP and DBS methodologies for operational excellence.

  • Participate in staffing decisions, coaching, and performance development.

  • Ensure timely execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Modification (Mod) schedules.

  • Provide regular reports to management and escalate critical issues proactively.

What You Bring

Essential Qualifications:

  • National Diploma or BTech in Biomedical Technology (or equivalent)

  • Proven supervisory or team leadership experience

  • Strong technical knowledge in Chemistry , Immunochemistry , and Hematology

  • Proficiency with Oracle Service & Maintenance software and Microsoft Office suite (incl. Power BI)

  • Strong interpersonal skills, team leadership capabilities, and business acumen

Preferred Skills:

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

  • Experience using ServiceMax and Salesforce platforms

  • Excellent communication—verbal, written, and cross-functional

  • Results-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines

  • Ability to coach, mentor, and grow team capabilities across technical and soft skills

Logistics & Travel
  • Willingness to travel up to 70% , including overnight as needed within territory

  • Must hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary with bonus/incentive pay eligibility

  • Comprehensive benefits: medical insurance , pension plan , paid time off , and car allowance

  • A dynamic culture of innovation, learning, and advancement

  • Access to world-class leadership development through Danaher

  • A career that truly matters—because every test we support, saves lives

Ready to lead where diagnostics meet impact?
Join Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and help shape the future of healthcare—one solution, one patient, and one team at a time.

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 .

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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Field Service Supervisor (InVitro Diagnostics) Gauteng.

Faerie Glen, Gauteng Danaher Corporation

Posted 17 days ago

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Bring More to Life. Make a Measurable Difference.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and drive real-world impact in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, part of the global science and technology leader Danaher, we are united by a powerful purpose: to innovate for life. Our work saves lives every day-and we're committed to making every result count.
In our inclusive culture, your unique perspective and contributions truly matter. And through the Danaher Business System (DBS)-our proprietary platform for continuous improvement-you'll be empowered to transform ideas into meaningful results at the speed of life.
About Us
For over 90 years, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has redefined the role of the clinical lab in improving patient outcomes. From pioneering innovation in sample analysis to enabling more confident and efficient clinical decisions, our instruments support over 1 million tests per hour globally-serving more than 1.2 billion patients and 3 million clinicians every year.
Whether it's identifying the next breakthrough or ensuring fast, reliable diagnostics, we empower healthcare professionals to deliver the best care possible.
Your Role: Leadership at the Frontline of Service Excellence
As Field Service Supervisor, you will lead a talented team of Field Service Engineers across both Clinical Diagnostics and Life Sciences Research (LSR) disciplines. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service across multiple provinces. You'll also champion DBS tools such as Danaher Problem Solving Process (PSP) and Daily Management (DM) to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Group Services Manager - South Africa, you'll be based in Gauteng, operating remotely across the region.
What You'll Do
+ Lead and develop a high-performing field service team, ensuring timely, high-quality support across the territory.
+ Manage service documentation and compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
+ Drive customer satisfaction by resolving escalated technical issues and fostering trusted relationships.
+ Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure goals are met and improvements are sustained.
+ Own departmental planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for field service operations.
+ Implement and champion Danaher's PSP and DBS methodologies for operational excellence.
+ Participate in staffing decisions, coaching, and performance development.
+ Ensure timely execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Modification (Mod) schedules.
+ Provide regular reports to management and escalate critical issues proactively.
What You Bring
Essential Qualifications:
+ National Diploma or BTech in Biomedical Technology (or equivalent)
+ Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
+ Strong technical knowledge in Chemistry, Immunochemistry, and Hematology
+ Proficiency with Oracle Service & Maintenance software and Microsoft Office suite (incl. Power BI)
+ Strong interpersonal skills, team leadership capabilities, and business acumen
Preferred Skills:
+ Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
+ Experience using ServiceMax and Salesforce platforms
+ Excellent communication-verbal, written, and cross-functional
+ Results-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines
+ Ability to coach, mentor, and grow team capabilities across technical and soft skills
Logistics & Travel
+ Willingness to travel up to 70%, including overnight as needed within territory
+ Must hold a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
What We Offer
+ Competitive salary with bonus/incentive pay eligibility
+ Comprehensive benefits: medical insurance, pension plan, paid time off, and car allowance
+ A dynamic culture of innovation, learning, and advancement
+ Access to world-class leadership development through Danaher
+ A career that truly matters-because every test we support, saves lives
Ready to lead where diagnostics meet impact?Join Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and help shape the future of healthcare-one solution, one patient, and one team at a time.
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 .
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Quality Assurance Lead, Diagnostics Southern Africa Network

Johannesburg, Gauteng Roche

Posted 13 days ago

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of quality and safety? We are searching for an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to champion excellence across our Southern Africa Network (SAN) to be based in Johannesburg. In this critical role, you will spearhead our robust quality assurance program, ensuring unwavering compliance, managing emerging issues, and driving continuous improvement across all quality-related aspects.

Bring your expertise to an industry leader, where your contribution will resonate regionally and globally.

Key Challenges:

  • Ensuring Quality Excellence Across The Network: Oversee detailed quality performance reporting, management reviews, and quality improvement initiatives in line with ISO 13485 requirements and international standards.

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS): Implement, maintain, and assess policies and procedures to ensure the SAN QMS remains a best-in-class system.

  • Managing Business Partnerships: Forge strong relationships with external business partners, ensuring supplier quality, 3PL onboarding, and aligned performance management.

  • Risk and Change Control Management: Integrate quality risk principles and manage change control processes to address evolving needs and compliance requirements.

  • Operational Quality Assurance Oversight: Be the guardian of logistics, product integrity, and system non-conformance while ensuring safety protocols and customer satisfaction.

  • Compliance with Documentation and Processes:** Ensure seamless document management, SOP adherence, and effective record control across workflows.

This position involves strong cross-functional collaboration with both internal teams—spanning Supply Chain, Regulatory, Sales, Medical Affairs, and more—and key external stakeholders such as regulatory authorities, service providers, and government departments.

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and skilled leader with an exceptional background in quality assurance. You will bring:

  • Qualifications & Experience: A postgraduate qualification (NQF 9) in a health sciences field and at least 10 years of experience in the commercial pharmaceutical or medical device industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a management position.

  • Knowledge and Expertise: An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical sector, including regulations and commercial business management practices.

  • Skills and Attributes: You excel at achieving results and fostering strategic agility. You navigate complex business landscapes with political savvy, build trusted relationships, and inspire collaboration across teams. Strong problem-solving, communication, and responsiveness define your leadership style.

  • Flexibility: The ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.

We value individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, possess a robust sense of accountability, and can seamlessly balance strategic initiatives with operational excellence.

This is your opportunity to take charge of quality assurance in a meaningful way, making a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. Are you ready for the challenge? If so, we’d love to welcome you on board!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.


Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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Senior Key Account Manager, Gauteng (Invitro Diagnostics)

Randburg, Gauteng Cepheid

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Job Title: Senior Key Account Manager – Gauteng

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Business Unit: Cepheid, a Danaher Company

Reports To: Country Manager, South Africa

Position Summary

At Cepheid , we are united by our mission to enable access to fast, accurate, and actionable diagnostic insights that improve lives. As a Senior Key Account Manager based in Gauteng , you will play a critical role in accelerating our commercial growth across South Africa’s healthcare ecosystem.

You will lead strategic customer engagement, driving adoption of Cepheid’s molecular diagnostic solutions across both the commercial and public health sectors, including HBDC. You will be responsible for managing key accounts directly and supporting distributor activities, while delivering on sales targets and business expansion plans. This high-impact role requires a customer-centric mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence complex stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets by managing and growing strategic accounts in the region.
  • Design and execute tailored account strategies to drive market share, increase test menu utilization, and secure long-term partnerships.
  • Lead participation in tenders, contracts, and pricing strategies aligned with both commercial and public health market dynamics.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare institutions, commercial laboratories, and regional distributor partners.
  • Drive business growth across key private and public healthcare providers, including Commercial Labs, Hospitals, Clinics, and Alternative Care Settings.
  • Conduct regular engagements with clinicians, lab directors, procurement leads, and policy makers, positioning Cepheid as a trusted diagnostics partner.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team on demand generation campaigns, scientific workshops, and customer events, ensuring execution excellence.
  • Support distributor partners by evaluating performance, facilitating training, and ensuring adherence to the Channel Partner Toolkit (CPTK) process.
  • Maintain strong sales forecasting discipline using Salesforce (SFDC), providing visibility on pipeline, funnel activity, pricing, and market trends.
  • Work cross-functionally with Customer Care, Service, and Technical teams to ensure high service quality and instrument uptime for your accounts.
  • Champion the Danaher Business System (DBS) and funnel management principles to continuously drive process excellence and performance.

Training Responsibilities

  • Complete all assigned training modules on time and ensure compliance with Cepheid and Danaher policies.
  • For team leaders: Ensure timely and full training completion for all direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the diagnostics, medical device, or healthcare industry.
  • Demonstrated success in managing key accounts and developing long-term business relationships.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, especially within B2B healthcare markets.

Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to lead complex sales cycles, manage multiple stakeholders, and influence buying decisions.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both clinical and commercial environments.
  • Adept at cross-functional collaboration and leveraging internal resources to support customer success.
  • Highly organized, self-driven, and motivated by results.
  • Willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multi-lingual: Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
  • Experience managing P&L and budgets.
  • Advanced proficiency in Salesforce CRM or other sales tracking tools.
  • Understanding of molecular diagnostics and public health procurement models.

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 Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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