PDS Operations Leader

Radiometer; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, part of Danaher’s family, seeks a leader to drive Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure readiness in Bengaluru. You will ensure compliant, efficient execution of process development, training, and technical services with strong cross‑functional collaboration across Scientific Leadership, PMO, Quality, and Facilities.

You will manage facility expansion, CAPEX, equipment lifecycle, and resource planning to support capacity growth while upholding safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cross-functional projects, laboratory resources, schedules, budgets, and priorities.
• Strong understanding of process development workflows and quality systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations and infrastructure readiness for process development and technical service activities.
• Optimize laboratory capacity, scheduling, equipment readiness, and workflows to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee CAPEX, facility expansion, equipment lifecycle governance, and business case development.
• Coordinate with Scientific Leadership, PMO, Quality, EHS, Facilities, and Procurement to align resources with priorities.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement through DBS/Kaizen and visual management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering

Job description

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.

What you will do:

Lead Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure readiness, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of process development, training, and technical service activities through effective management of facilities, equipment, utilities, and operational processes.

Drive operational excellence across customer projects and Fast Trak training programmes by optimising laboratory capacity, resource utilisation, scheduling, equipment readiness, and operational workflows to enable predictable execution, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and a high-quality customer experience.

Own operational planning and execution of laboratory growth initiatives, including facility expansion, CAPEX management, equipment lifecycle governance, procurement, and development of business cases that support organisational priorities and future capacity requirements.

Partner and influence cross‑functional stakeholders across Scientific Leadership, PMO, Training, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Procurement, and Global Operations to proactively manage risks, resolve operational bottlenecks, coordinate training delivery logistics, and ensure alignment of operational resources with business priorities.

Champion a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement through leadership of EHS programmes, quality systems, audit readiness, eSQDIP management, DBS/Kaizen deployment, visual management, and development of a high‑performing operations team that delivers operational rigour and standardisation.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with relevant experience in bioprocessing, process development, laboratory operations, or technical services.

Demonstrated experience managing cross‑functional projects, laboratory resources, schedules, budgets, and operational priorities within a dynamic customer‑facing environment.

Strong understanding of process development workflows, laboratory operations, EHS requirements, quality systems, and project management principles, with the ability to drive on‑time execution and operational excellence.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills, with proven ability to collaborate across scientific, commercial, PMO, quality, facilities, and global teams to achieve business objectives.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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