Director, Devices & Micro Product

Danaher Corporation; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Director of Lab Filtration Devices & Micro to lead a $150M portfolio spanning devices, microbiology and collection solutions used in life sciences research and manufacturing. The role is on-site in the UK with global impact and reports to the VP, GM Diagnostics & Genomics and Lab Filtration.

You will shape strategy, drive growth, and deliver cross-functional NPD with R&D, operations and commercial teams; you will manage a team of 5 and travel up

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership within life sciences or related devices portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Lab Filtration Devices & Micro portfolio, owning end-to-end product strategy and lifecycle management.
• Ensure portfolio performance delivers against KPIs, leading problem-solving to identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Lab Filtration business and leadership agenda as a member of the leadership team.
• Drive the innovation pipeline for Devices & Micro with customer-backed projects and strong IPV targets.
• Partner with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver successful NPD, launches and lifecycle initiatives.
• Build strong customer insight to identify opportunities in lab filtration and sample preparation workflows, translating market needs into portfolio actions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct reports with a high-performance culture.

Job description

The Director, Devices & Micro Product is responsible for leading a portfolio of >$150M within Lab Filtration, spanning devices, microbiology and collection solutions that customers rely on to support critical research, life science manufacturing, and applied market workflows. This leader will shape the strategy, performance, and growth of the portfolio, driving customer value, innovation, and commercial execution across a global business. This position reports to the VP, GM Diagnostics & Genomics and Lab Filtration and is part of the D&G & LF leadership team, part of Discovery and Medical Operating company located in Cardiff (UK), Amersham (UK) or Marlborough (US) offices and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Lab Filtration Devices & Micro portfolio, owning the end-to-end product strategy across growth, profitability, lifecycle management, and market positioning.
• Ensure portfolio performance delivers against CVD and key business KPIs, leading PSP problem-solving to identify root causes and implement countermeasures across the portfolio.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Lab Filtration business and the broader D&G & LF leadership agenda as a member of the leadership team.
• Drive the innovation pipeline for Devices & Micro, ensuring a clear flow of customer-backed projects that meet IFV/IPV targets and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the portfolio.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver successful NPD execution, product launches, and lifecycle initiatives.
• Build strong segment and customer insight to identify opportunities in lab filtration, microbiology, and sample preparation workflows, translating market needs into clear portfolio actions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture with clear priorities, strong accountability, and regular feedback.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership, preferably within life sciences, lab filtration, bioprocessing, microbiology, applied markets, or related consumables and devices portfolios.
• Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver new product development (NPD) and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including direct management of product management teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios with P&L responsibility and delivering against revenue and margin targets in a global B2B environment.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel internationally - up to 35% of the time and up to consecutive weeks.

Why join us:

This job is with Danaher, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

• Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
• Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
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