Career Story: From Specialist to Director

Xiangbing Sun has steadily risen from being a laboratory solutions specialist to managing a team of 170 as the National Laboratory Solutions Director
Career Story: From Specialist to Director
I believe that if there is no pain, there is no gain—if you want responsibility, you must also have accountability. Actions, after all, always speak louder than words.
Xiangbing Sun
National Laboratory Solutions Director
Beckman Coulter China

Xiangbing Sun has been with Beckman Coulter China for most of his career, steadily rising from the position of a laboratory solutions specialist to managing a team of 170 associates as the National Laboratory Solutions Director.

Xiangbing believes in continuous improvement, a Danaher Business System mantra and an important aspect of Beckman Coulter’s culture. He immersed himself into DBS and made it a point to learn from his peers and leaders. As a high performer, Xiangbing was also part of MLP (Managerial Leadership Program), which helped him hone his leadership skills.

“At Beckman Coulter two of the most important qualities for any leader are humility and curiosity. My leaders taught me this and gave me significant advice, which has helped me rise in my career. I couldn’t have done it without them, and I hope that I can be a role model and coach for other associates.”

Career Path

2018 National Laboratory Solutions Director
2017 Senior Laboratory Solutions Manager
2012 Laboratory Solutions Manager

Before Beckman Coulter

2008 Laboratory Solutions Specialist
2006–2008 Laboratory specialist at Hebei Medical University
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