Senior Director, Human Resources, Cell Culture Media

Senior Director, Human Resources

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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

What you'll do

As Senior Director, Human Resources, you will serve as the strategic HR partner to the Cell Culture Media Business Leader & CTO Leader and their leadership teams. Shape and execute short- and long-term people strategies (organization design, Leadership Development, Global Project Management, Workforce planning, Executive coaching, Policy & Governance, talent, culture, inclusion & belonging) and provide leadership to global and local HR teams supporting the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engage with the Cell Culture Media team as a business and organization thought partner.
• Assess organizational implications of business strategy and drive effectiveness through talent and culture.
• Partner with HR and Talent Management to build talent pools and identify critical capabilities.
• Enable leaders to create talent development opportunities.
• Provide new HR programs and streamline existing processes.
• Develop and implement retention and engagement strategies.
• Advise leaders during change and develop change management plans.
• Provide performance improvement coaching and employee relations support.
• Consult on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Identify targets to solve business problems affecting organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and Regional HR teams on HR programs and practices.
• Drive organizational design initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Develop and execute change management plans for major transformations.
• Foster strong relationships with Cytiva HR and business leadership.

Who you are

You are a consultative HR Business partner who is experienced at providing a variety of HR solutions to meet business needs. You love analyzing data, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and excel in building relationships with business stakeholders in a matrixed, collaborative and an environment.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, I/O Psychology, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with prior global team leadership; strong record in matrixed, regulated, and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in employee/ labour relations in the Nordics, including works-council and CBA experience.
• Proven success leading large-scale change and transformation; credible, data-driven advisor who influences senior leaders.
• Strong client orientation, discretion, and judgment; able to operate with minimal direction and deliver measurable results.
• Fluent in English.
• Willing to travel ~30% of the time.

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.

At Cytiva 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…