Senior Director, Cell Culture Strategy

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

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 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.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible 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 be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
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• Lead the end‑to‑end strategic planning process for the Cell Culture business—defining vision, long‑term financial ambition, and a differentiated competitive position in alignment with Cytiva/Danaher frameworks.
• Partner with the General Manager and Product Leaders on major strategic decisions, including high-growth opportunities, portfolio choices, and investment priorities.
• Drive market intelligence and growth strategy by assessing core, adjacent, and transformational opportunities; identifying organic and inorganic growth options; and supporting due diligence where needed.
• Establish the operating cadence, metrics, and cross-functional review mechanisms needed to track progress, resolve tradeoffs, and deliver strategic priorities.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and influence across the organization, cultivating inclusive collaboration across product management, R&D, Commercial, and Insights teams, and communicating strategic priorities to stakeholders at all levels.

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in a scientific, technical, or business field. MBA or other advanced degree. 5+ years of experience in bioprocessing, life sciences, pharma services, or related markets preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent experience in corporate strategy, market analysis, product strategy, or business leadership; plus experience executing in an operating business environment.
• Substantial experience in strategic planning, ideally within life sciences, with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and ability to translate insight into action. Experience in bioprocessing and/or cell culture is strongly preferred.
• Critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well cross-functionally and to interact with executives at the most senior levels.

• Strong DBS toolkit with depth in strategy deployment, growth acceleration, and prioritization methodologies that drive clarity, focus, and scalable execution of strategic initiatives.

• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international), depending on location and business needs

Cytiva, 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…