Senior Director, Strategy Filtration

About the role

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, you’ll shape and drive the strategic direction of the Filtration business. This leader architects an insight-driven strategic plan and owns the strategy enablement and execution ecosystem—ensuring the organization has the operating rhythm, cross-functional alignment, and performance systems needed to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. The role advances market research and analysis, synthesizes implications for the business, and operationalizes strategy at scale through integrated planning, capability building, and execution accountability.

The Senior Director Strategy has co-ownership of strategic decisions with the General Manager and accountability for the long-range financial ambition of the Filtration business. The leader steers strategy across functions, partners with Commercial, and collaborates with other strategy leaders of Danaher’s Biotechnology Group, particularly the Head of Strategy for Cytiva. This position reports to the VP & General Manager, Filtration Business Unit, and is based on-site in Marlborough, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end strategic planning process for the Filtration business—defining vision, long-term financial ambition, and a differentiated competitive position in alignment with Cytiva/Danaher frameworks.
• Co-own major strategic decisions with the General Manager and Product Leaders, advising on highest-growth opportunities and ensuring business leaders incorporate strong market insights into planning.
• Drive market intelligence and growth strategy, overseeing core/adjacent/transformational market analyses, identifying organic and inorganic growth vectors, and supporting due-diligence activities.
• Enable and govern strategy execution, embedding decision mechanisms, performance systems, and cross-functional alignment to ensure delivery of strategic priorities and long-term growth roadmaps.
• 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 in a scientific or technical field and a top-tier MBA or other graduate degree required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of bioprocess experience.
• Multiple (ideally 3+ years) in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent experience focused on market analysis; additionally, 3+ years’ experience executing in a non-consulting role.
• Substantial experience in strategic planning (ideally within the Life Science industry), a strategic mindset, analytical skills, and demonstrated business acumen.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in bioprocessing, pharma services, or filtration.
• Critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well cross-functionally and interact with executives at the most senior levels.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international), depending on location and business needs.

Benefits

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $250,000. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.