Director, Devices & Micro Product

Danaher Corporation; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director of Lab Filtration Devices & Micro to lead a >$150M portfolio across devices, microbiology and collection solutions. Based in Cardiff (UK) or Amersham/Marlborough, this on-site role shapes strategy, performance, and growth while delivering customer value and commercial execution.

You will mentor a team of 5, partner with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive NPD, lifecycle initiatives, and strong profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership.
• Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including direct management of product management teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios with P&L responsibility and delivering revenue targets in a global B2B environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Lab Filtration Devices & Micro portfolio.
• Own end-to-end product strategy across growth, profitability, lifecycle, and market positioning.
• Drive NPD and lifecycle initiatives with cross-functional partners.
• Deliver portfolio performance against KPIs and revenue/margin targets.
• Mentor and develop a team of 5 direct reports with clear priorities and accountability.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, quality, supply chain and commercial teams.

Skills

Product portfolio leadership

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

NPD & lifecycle management

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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 (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. 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.
  Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership, preferable 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
  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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .