Senior Director, Cell Culture Strategy

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Director to lead strategic planning and execution for its Cell Culture business. This role shapes competitive positioning, drives growth initiatives, and aligns cross-functional teams to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic planning for Cell Culture business including vision, financial targets, and competitive positioning
• Partner with General Manager and Product Leaders on strategic decisions regarding growth opportunities and investment priorities
• Assess core, adjacent, and transformational market opportunities; identify organic and inorganic growth options
• Establish operating cadence, metrics, and cross-functional review mechanisms to track progress and resolve trade-offs
• Facilitate strategic workshops and influence across organization to drive alignment and communicate priorities

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years experience in bioprocessing, life sciences, or pharma services
• 3+ years strategy experience at top-tier consulting firm or corporate strategy role
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Bioprocessing and cell culture experience strongly preferred
• Critical thinking with exceptional interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Danaher Business System toolkit and growth acceleration methodologies

Compensation: $210,000 - $250,000 base, plus bonus/incentive pay eligibility