Director, Lab Filtration Devices & Micro Products

Cytiva; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director, Devices & Micro Product to lead a >$150M Lab Filtration portfolio spanning devices, microbiology and collection solutions used in life science research and manufacturing.

The role is on‑site in Cardiff (UK) or Amersham (UK) or Marlborough (US), reporting to the VP, GM Diagnostics & Genomics and Lab Filtration, and part of the D&G & LF leadership team. You will shape strategy, drive performance and mentor five direct reports.

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 in life sciences.
• Experience cross‑functional collaboration 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 against revenue and margin targets in a global B2B environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

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

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director, Devices & Micro Product to lead a >$150M Lab Filtration portfolio spanning devices, microbiology and collection solutions used in life science research and manufacturing.

The role is on‑site in Cardiff (UK) or Amersham (UK) or Marlborough (US), reporting to the VP, GM Diagnostics & Genomics and Lab Filtration, and part of the D&G & LF leadership team. You will shape strategy, drive performance and mentor five direct reports.