GM Cadet 2027 Cohort - External Application

About Danaher - Who We Are Today 

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges. Ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.

Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.

You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.

General Manager Cadet Program

Bring your MBA experience to our GM Cadet that will propel you to a commercial leadership role at Danaher. With a mindset of continuous improvement, you’ll take everything you’ve learned to the next level - and keep going.

During the duration of four to five years, you’ll graduate through three rotations in three functional areas which are:

• Sales
• Service
• Product Management

Which giving you time to master competencies from each progression before conquering the next. Along the way, you’ll receive sponsorship and coaching from our top executives, and you’ll get crucial feedback through regular assessments and various learning activities. At the end of the program, you'll have an amazing depth of industry knowledge, business connections and big wins in your career. And you’ll be ready to take on a Danaher Senior Leader role at one of our 15+ Operating Companies.

Benefits: 

• Solid career pathway and roadmap that forge together talent’s development, and organizational need across a family of world class science and technology brands. 

• Diverse experiences in different Operation Companies, functions, special assignment to enhance competences of becoming future leaders. 

• Danaher Business System (DBS) to stimulate transformational thinking, enable continuous improvement and career advancement. 

• 360-degree senior leader sponsorship and various development opportunities to pave new paths and develop new skills. 

• Candid and timely feedback pertaining to job performance and progress within the program to enable continuous development. 

• Competitive compensation through a combination of base pay and performance-based pay. 

• An inclusive work environment where every person is respected for who they are and the contributions they make. 

Application Process: 

To apply for consideration please SUBMIT YOUR RESUME. 

Interview Process:

1st Round: AI + Hiring Officer

You will complete an online video interview. Do complete this interview as the required step for further interview with hiring officer.

2nd Round: Assessment + On-site Panel Interview

Leadership potential assessment is planned for the selected students from the 1st round, and top candidates will be invited to our Hiring Day with Sr. Leaders / Executives in Nov in Shanghai. During that time, we will assess your competencies from multiple dimensions.

Qualifications for GM Cadet:

We seek for qualified MBA talent who not only possess the right educational background, but also match our culture's extremely high standards, passion for solving business problems as well as our determination to succeed.

• Applicants must hold a top-tier MBA degree and have graduated in 2026 or be expected to graduate in 2027.
• 7-10 years (min. 7 years) overall career experience and proven track record in dealing with complex challenges.
• Background and/or experience in Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Operations Service, Engineering / Application preferred.
• Long-term aspiration to become a GM/Commercial Leader.
• Entrepreneurship to push the limit on innovation.
• Strong potential to adapt and lead the team with followership.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin and have work authorization in China.

Shape your career and the future of science and technology.

Become part of the team that innovates today for a better tomorrow. We’re working toward a brighter future through science and technology. If you're ready to make a difference in the world, you've come to the right place.