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CDx Global Strategic Marketing Director

Danaher


Job Location:

York - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bring more to life.


Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology


At Leica Biosystems one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.


Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.


At Leica Biosystems were not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics were transforming lives. Our mission of Advancing Cancer Diagnostics Improving Lives is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis we empower clinicians with innovative reliable solutions so they can give patients timely accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems youre not just taking a job; youre becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. Youll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers and aid the acceleration of next-generation life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community youll be inspired each day to stretch grow and make an impact.


Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.


The Companion Diagnostic (CDx) Global Strategic Marketing Director is a senior strategic individual contributor responsible for defining and driving global commercialization strategy for CDx products across Leica Biosystems serving as the commercial leader and CDx launch strategy expert who partners with pharma business development product management medical and scientific affairs regulatory market access regional commercial teams and senior leadership to develop scalable launch models lead global launch packages align stakeholders resolve complex commercialization challenges and deliver successful launches that accelerate adoption maximize partner value and support sustainable business growth.


This position reports to the VP Portfolio and Programs Advanced Staining Reagents and is part of the Product Management team working remotely to cover global activities


In this role you will have the opportunity to:


  • Define and lead the global commercialisation strategy for CDx products ensuring alignment with Leica Biosystems business objectives pharma-partner expectations regional market dynamics and customer needs.
  • Serve as primary strategic marketing lead and commercial point of contact for Pharma Partners during global CDx commercialization planning launch preparation and execution.
  • Collaborate with LBS product management teams including Newcastle-based teams to connect CDx commercialization strategy and lifecycle planning. Drive lifecycle management activities for the CDx portfolio including product maintenance revitalisation and portfolio health assessment to support growth profitability and resource prioritisation.
  • Apply market intelligence competitive insights customer workflow understanding biomarker strategy and regional market requirements to identify commercialisation opportunities risks and growth levers.
  • Monitor CDx launch performance partner satisfaction portfolio metrics and market adoption trends; translate insights into recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Establish standard work scalable launch frameworks and process improvements that improve CDx commercialisation effectiveness cross-functional alignment and launch readiness discipline.

The essential requirements of the job include:


  • Extensive experience in strategic marketing product management commercialisation business development or related commercial roles within CDx programs
  • Significant experience leading or influencing global CDx commercialisation programs including launch planning pharma-partner engagement regional commercialisation strategy and post-launch performance management.
  • Strong track record of collaborating with pharma and successfully executing CDx launches. Customer-focused with a proven track record of working in a cross-functional global setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a subject matter expert in CDx IVD oncology diagnostics biomarker-based testing or related markets.
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a global matrix environment without relying solely on direct authority.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:


Up to 50% depending on location.


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:


  • Desired: Experience in Medical Diagnostics Sales and / or Marketing experience.
  • Well-connected in pharma and biotech. Proven track record and significant experience leading CDx or Pharmaceutical Product launches into multiple markets.

Leica Biosystems a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.





Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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