Director of Commercial and Technical Program Management (Bioprocessing, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical)

About the Role

The Director of Commercial and Technical Program Management leads Business Unit commercialization and Launch Excellence (LEx) programs to ensure launch readiness and consistent execution for priority platforms. This role partners closely with Product Management and Commercial leaders to translate BU strategy into cross-functional programs, oversees Growth Room governance, and drives progress against growth objectives through structured performance management and strong team leadership. This position reports to the Vice President of Product Management and is part of the Upstream and Fluid Management business unit located in Marlborough, MA, and will be an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Unit commercialization programs and Launch Excellence (LEx) programs to ensure launch readiness and disciplined execution for priority platforms.
• In collaboration with Commercial, drive Growth Room governance and execution cadence, including metrics, decision forums, and cross-regional coordination.
• Translate BU strategy into executable, cross-functional programs in partnership with Product Management and Commercial leadership.
• Enable execution against BU growth objectives through performance tracking, risk escalation, and corrective action support.
• Lead a high-performing Commercial & Technical Program Management organization and evolve the operating model to meet BU needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prefer 7+ years' experience leading complex, cross-functional commercialization or launch programs within a Business Unit or equivalent matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured launch, program management, or execution excellence frameworks (e.g., Launch Excellence, stage-gate, portfolio governance) to drive disciplined execution and readiness.
• Strong track record partnering with Commercial, Product Management, and functional leaders to translate strategy into executable programs and operating cadences.
• Experience establishing and running governance forums, performance metrics, and execution rhythms to support growth objectives across regions.
• People leadership experience managing and developing program management teams, including evolving operating models to meet changing business needs.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to lead through collaboration rather than direct authority in a matrixed organization.
• Clear, concise communicator capable of engaging senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, tradeoffs, and execution status.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% globally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in life sciences, medical devices, or complex B2B environments preferred.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $190,000 - $210,000. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: This role is based in Marlborough, MA, and is an on-site position. Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is committed to equal opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.