Director, R&D​/Services

Overview

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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will continuously improve yourself and us—working on challenges that truly matter with people who care for each other, our customers, and their patients.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

• Direct teams of scientists in the design and development of new and improved cell culture products — including media, feeds, supplements and buffers — while providing deep scientific and technical expertise.
• Drive operational excellence in partnership with Project Management to implement and monitor KPIs, risk management, and program oversight frameworks to ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
• Provide and integrate customer and end-user requirements into product and project design to ensure solutions are market-relevant, scalable, and differentiated.
• Develop and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence through mentorship, technical development, and accountability. Promote team engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Coordinate partnerships with stakeholders, including Global Manufacturing, Sourcing, Product Management, Commercial, Quality, and Core Accounts/Project Specialists, to effectively meet stakeholder and customer needs.

• Minimum of MS in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology) with at least 15 years of direct industry experience in commercial media development and/or media/process optimization within a R&D/service/biotechnology organization.
• Minimum of five years leading professional teams.
• Proven success coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and managing multiple complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, including regular touchpoints with leadership and business teams in lay terms.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop relationships and talent.

• Ability to travel – 15% travel, mainly in the US and Europe regions but potentially globally as needed.

• QMS / GMP requirements
• Manufacturing processes and analytical techniques
• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive programs. The annual salary range is $160,000 - $200,000. This range reflects good-faith compensation expectations at posting time and may be adjusted. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay and benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Note:

Compensation and benefits are at the Company’s discretion and subject to applicable law. For more information, visit

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Seniority level
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Director

Employment type
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Full-time

Job function
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Research, Development, and IT

Join our winning team today. We’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

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