Sr Project Manager, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence

Biopatrika; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Bangalore, India, is seeking a Sr Project Manager for Fast Trak Scientific Excellence. This onsite role leads cross-functional teams to deliver innovative development projects in life sciences and biotechnology, aligning with Danaher Business System principles.

You will manage scope, timelines and budgets, partner with product management, QA, operations and other stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience in a matrixed environment, preferably in new product development (NPD).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to execute innovation projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Create and own project schedules, manage timelines, resources and budgets.
• Track risks and issues and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in science

Job description

# Sr Project Manager, Fast Trak Scientific ExcellenceJobBangalore, IndiaOctober 17, 2026Full Time### Job Overview* Date Posted October 17, 2026* Location Bangalore, India* Expiration date November 16, 2026* Click to apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4477393713/### 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.Discover moreJobsBrowse CareersjobLearn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.The **Sr Project Manager, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence** is pivotal in driving excellence in our innovation projects, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry. The position is responsible for managing development, market support, collaboration or improvement projects for any Process Development (PD) service in the strategic plan which may include services and/or products associated with our portfolio. Working from early phase (definition of specs) through concept and design and then into testing, validation or publication depending on the project type.This position reports to the Director, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence PMO and is part of the Clinical Programs Portfolio & Commercial Ops team located in **Bangalore** and will be onsite.**What You Will Do*** Lead a cross-functional team to execute on innovation projects. Collaborate closely with other departments including product management, subject matter experts, Fast Trak scientists, quality assurance, operations, marketing, sourcing and legal to ensure seamless execution of tasks. Foster a collaborative environment to drive project success.* Innovation and improvement – continuously seek opportunities to improve existing processes and develop new, innovative solutions that enhance team performance.* Responsible for creating and owning project schedule. Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables.* Run regular project meetings ensuring all actions are assigned, tracked and completed on time. Tracking / reporting of project risks and issues; making and delivering mitigation plans as required to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.* Stakeholder identification and engagement; provide regular updates and ensure alignment with Senior Stakeholders on project goals, objectives and maintain visibility of project status. Work in accordance with the Project Management tools of the Danaher Business System.**Who You Are*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, engineering, biotechnology or a related field.* 5+ years project management experience in a matrixed team environment, preferably in new product development (NPD) space, with good track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.* Strong leadership and solution driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.**It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:*** Possess a working knowledge of cell biology and cell line development activities* Designing or delivering new technical services to marketJoin 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.