Business analyst - service data

Cepheid
Barrington, IL
Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr. Business Analyst - Service Data & AI Enablement is responsible for bridging operational and technical expertise to drive excellence in a global service organization through the application of data, analytics, and AI. The business analyst partners with various service functions to understand the dynamics of the service business, identify gaps & performance improvement opportunities, guide data-driven decision making, and translate business needs into long-term scalable solutions.

This position reports to the Manager – Data & AI Enablement and is part of the Global Analytics & Master Data function. This role will be located on-site in Deer Park, Illinois, USA.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

  • Perform deep analysis across various service functions (Field Service, Technical Support, Coordination, Logistics, Commercial Service, etc.) to help teams gain insights into what is happening in their respective areas and propose improvements to processes and performance
  • Engage in both adhoc analysis for rapid insight and experimentation, as well as gathering business-specified requirements for data & AI products that can further enable the service organization
  • Liaison across Service Business, Analytics/BI, Data Engineering, and IT teams. Translate complex business requirements into clear specifications and collaborate on the design, prioritization, implementation, and evolution of reporting, automation and AI tools.
  • Lead cross-functional problem-solving sessions to address service challenges using data-driven approaches.
  • Support process mapping and improvement initiatives across service workflows and systems.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in service operations, data & analytics, or as a business analysis, preferably working with global commercial or technical service teams
  • Strong understanding of service business operations and experience in working with data in key areas such as field service performance, customer downtime, remote technical support, service territory & capacity planning, inventory & demo management, logistics & shipping, and service contract sales
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and visualization, with at least 2 years of experience in Power BI or a similar business intelligence tool
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Danaher Business System or other process improvement frameworks.

Travel Requirements:

approximately 0-20%, depending on initiatives & priorities, as this role will support a global service organization

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • 3+ years of demonstrated track record utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to drive positive business results
  • Experience with key enterprise platforms such as SAP, SalesForce, Microsoft Azure or similar systems
  • Exposure to AI/ML applications in service operations or analytics.
  • Advanced Power BI and Database/SQL skills; Familiarity with Python or similar programming language
  • Experience in the medical device, healthcare technology, or regulated industries.

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The annual salary range $91,500-$120,000 . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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 Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected].
Posted 2025-11-15

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