Senior Director, Cell Culture Strategy

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The Senior Director Cell Culture Strategy is responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Cytivas Cell Culture business. This leader will shape the strategic plan enable execution and ensure the organization has the operating cadence and cross-functional alignment needed to translate strategy into measurable growth outcomes. This role translates market research customer insight and competitive analysis into strategic choices for the business.

The Senior Director Strategy will partner closely with the VP & General Manager and Product Leaders to define long-range ambition prioritize where to compete and invest and align the organization around plans that drive growth profitability and shareholder value. The leader will influence and align strategy across functions partnering with Commercial Product Management R&D Operations and other strategy leaders across Danahers Biotechnology Group particularly the Head of Strategy for Cytiva.

This position reports to the VP & General Manager Cell Culture Business Unit and will be an on-site position in Marlborough MA or Logan UT.

What you will do:

• Lead the endtoend strategic planning process for the Cell Culture businessdefining vision longterm 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.

Who you are:

• 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.

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

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

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• 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 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.

The salary range for this role is $210000 - $250000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Check out our benefits atDanaher Benefits Info.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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