At Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, our work saves lives and drives innovation in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
What You Will Do
- Develop and drive a clear product vision and multi‑year roadmap, grounded in market intelligence, customer needs, and competitive insights to inform critical portfolio decisions.
- Translate complex scientific and technical requirements into actionable product strategies, engaging directly with KOLs, clinicians, and biotech innovators to define high‑value features and solutions.
- Deliver innovation on time and on budget—across internal development and external collaborations—while ensuring strong product revenue and margin performance.
- Serve as the strategic bridge between technical and business stakeholders, partnering closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to enable timely, high‑quality product development and launches.
- Own the full product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization, including post‑launch monitoring, performance optimization, and continuous improvement driven by customer feedback and emerging technologies.
- Shape the viral vector business unit strategy, balancing near‑, mid‑, and long‑term innovation and execution priorities in alignment with GenMed and Cytiva’s enterprise strategy.
Who You Are
- 10+ years of relevant experience in the (bio‑)pharmaceutical industry or academic research, with a proven track record of advancing complex programs.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive and lead within a highly matrixed, global organization—building alignment, influencing diverse stakeholders, and driving cross‑functional execution.
- Deep expertise in product and biopharmaceutical development, including end‑to‑end understanding from early research to commercialization; experience in viral vector drug development strongly preferred.
- Strategic leader capable of crafting and articulating bold, forward‑looking strategies and translating them into actionable, high‑impact plans.
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive‑level presentation skills, capable of inspiring teams and influencing decision‑making at all levels.
- Entrepreneurial, results‑driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and passion for delivering on commitments in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to translate complex scientific concepts (e.g., AAV/LV vectors, upstream/downstream workflows, analytical methods, regulatory trends) into compelling strategic recommendations for senior executives, commercial partners, and customers across biotech, CDMOs, and therapeutic developers.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
- Ability to travel – 30% travel mainly within USCAN and EMEA.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- Proven leadership in fast‑growing or transformational environments, ideally within organizations driving innovation in genomic medicine.
- Strong business acumen, including experience shaping portfolio decisions, managing budgets, and assessing program or market risk.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and bringing structure to evolving spaces. Strong capability in bringing structure—through frameworks, governance mechanisms, and customer‑backed insights—to accelerate innovation and drive organizational alignment.
The annual salary range for this role is $240,000–$250,000. This range may be modified in the future. The position is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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