Senior Director, Cell Culture Strategy

About the role

At Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, our work saves lives and we innovate for tangible impact in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters, harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement to turn ideas into impact. The Senior Director, Cell Culture Strategy shapes and drives the strategic direction of Cytiva’s Cell Culture business, translating market research, customer insight, and competitive analysis into strategic choices. This role partners with the VP & General Manager and Product Leaders to define long‑range ambition, prioritize investments, and align the organization around plans that drive growth, profitability, and shareholder value. The position reports to the VP & General Manager, Cell Culture Business Unit and is an on‑site role in Marlborough, MA or Logan, UT, with up to 30% travel (domestic and international) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end strategic planning process for the Cell Culture business—defining vision, long‑term 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in a scientific, technical, or business field.
• 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.

Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree (preferred).
• 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.

Skills

• Critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well cross‑functionally and to interact with executives at the most senior levels.
• Strong DBS toolkit with depth in strategy deployment, growth acceleration, and prioritization methodologies that drive clarity, focus, and scalable execution of strategic initiatives (a plus).

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including health care, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Additional details available at Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $250,000. The position is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.