Danaher

Danaher is a global life sciences and diagnostics company whose portfolio of more than 15 businesses develops technologies across life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology. Its work spans biologics development, cell therapies and diagnostic decision support, applied to challenges in biopharmaceuticals and healthcare. Founded in 1984, the company employs nearly 63,000 associates worldwide and is a Fortune 500 company.

The businesses operate within an ecosystem of companies holding leadership positions in their respective markets. A common thread across them is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a proprietary operating framework applied across more than 15 businesses that drives continuous improvement and operational excellence. The company describes its purpose as accelerating innovation in biotechnology, diagnostics and life sciences to improve human health, with a stated impact on quality of life for billions of people.

Danaher operates globally under a "One Danaher" principle, working as a single united company rather than as a loose collection of businesses. Its stated culture rests on collaboration, curiosity and determination to solve complex health challenges, with an emphasis on partnership and on moving from discovery to delivery faster. Across the organisation, associates work on the premise that science and technology can transform human health.