Senior Director, Equipment - Sensing, Analytics, and Digital Innovation

The Senior Director, Intelligent Equipment will define and lead Cytiva's integrated Intelligent Equipment innovation strategy and execution, driving transformational growth across sensing and analytical technologies, process control and automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven intelligence. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing strategic and tactical roadmaps that accelerate innovation, close capability gaps, and deliver measurable business impact across multiple Business Units and Operating Companies.

The ultimate objective is to establish Cytiva as the market leader in delivering bioprocess insight, intelligence, and process control through integrated intelligent equipment solutions.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Digital Technologies and Business Integration and will be an on-site role. Acting as a highly visible change agent and thought leader, this individual will challenge conventional approaches, inspire global teams, and foster an ambitious and enduring innovation culture that accelerates the development and adoption of differentiated customer solutions.

• Develop and drive the Intelligent Equipment vision, strategy, and innovation roadmap ensuring the projects spanning Process Control, Automation, Sensing and Analytical Technologies, and Predictive Maintenance are executed as a cohesive portfolio that delivers differentiated bioprocess insight intelligence, process control, customer value, and business growth.
• Shape and execute a holistic and differentiated innovation strategy grounded in market insight, customer engagement, and commercial impact, translating strategic vision into tactical execution roadmaps that accelerate innovation and strengthen Cytiva's market leadership.
• Identify capability gaps and drive the partnerships, organizational investments, and innovation initiatives required to accelerate long‑term growth and competitive advantage across the Intelligent Equipment portfolio.
• Lead the execution of complex, cross‑functional innovation programs and portfolios, ensuring alignment of priorities, resources, budgets, milestones, governance, and risk management to achieve strategic objectives and measurable business outcomes.
• Serve as a visible change agent and thought leader, fostering collaboration, agility, resilience, and an ambitious, enduring innovation culture while championing new technologies, operating models, and ways of working across Cytiva.
• Lead and influence global matrix teams across R&D, Product Management, Digital Technologies, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Business Unit organizations, identifying and removing bottlenecks in the prioritization and execution of strategic innovation initiatives while reinforcing an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Establish strong internal and external relationships, leveraging global capabilities, co‑development partnerships, and the Danaher Business System (DBS) to strengthen execution discipline, develop talent, accelerate innovation, and deliver performance targets through disciplined governance, proactive risk management, and resource optimization.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Analytical Sciences, Biophysics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• MBA a plus.
• PMP certification, consulting experience, or equivalent program leadership experience is advantageous.
• 10+ years of leadership experience within biotechnology, life sciences, industrial automation, digital technologies, or related industries, including significant responsibility for innovation, transformation, or technology portfolio leadership.
• Expertise in bioprocess analytical development, QA/QC, and a strong understanding of how analytical insights…