Senior Principal Scientist Chromatography

Cytiva; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead advanced downstream bioprocess development in Uppsala. You will serve as a chromatography SME, drive innovation, and manage select research projects. The role requires an established external profile with publications or IP and strong mentoring abilities.

Ideal candidates have extensive industrial R&D experience, superior communication, and the ability to influence senior leadership while building external collaborations with biopharma customers.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience required.
• Extensive experience in industrial development/R&D.
• Proven record of scientific publications and/or IP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chromatography SME in Market Support and NPD projects.
• Identify and promote new bioprocess opportunities across Cytiva.
• Drive innovation and strategy in downstream processing.
• Manage R&D projects as needed (Seed & Select).
• Mentor R&D personnel and share expertise across teams.
• Present at external conferences or publish in journals.
• Build external collaborations with biopharma customers and technology providers.
• Maintain knowledge of competitors and competing technologies.

Skills

PhD

Chromatography

Protein purification

Communication skills

Coaching & mentoring

Executive presence

English proficiency

Swedish language (plus)

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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. This position reports to the Director for the Start to Finish Department in RnD, which is part of the Resins & Technologies Business Unit located in Uppsala, Sweden and will be an on-site role. The Start to Finish team focuses on application for customers complete end to end processes and thought leadership.

What You Will Do

• Support the organization as a chromatography Subject matter expert in Market Support and NPD projects.
• Actively work to identify and promote new business opportunities for Cytiva cross-functionally including but not limited to mAb (monoclonal antibody) and Ab (antibody) variants applications
• Drive innovation and strategy within the area of expertise.
• To take on responsibility as Project Manager for Research projects/Seed & Select activities if required
• Act as scientific/technology mentor for R&D personnel, not limited to the department.
• External visibility by presentations at external conferences and/or by publishing papers in scientific journals
• Actively contribute with product and customer expertise across the BioProcess organization
• Build and maintain an external network including biopharmaceutical companies, and initiate and lead external collaborations with customers and technology providers
• Build and maintain good knowledge of competitors and competing products/technologies

If you are seeking a challenging role where your expertise in downstream processes and technologies as well as biopharma development can make a significant impact, we invite you to join our application team at Resins & Technologies. Let’s shape the future together.

Who You Are

• PhD or equivalent experience
• At least 10 year experience of industrial development/R&D or scientific recognition
• At least 5 year experience as a Senior Scientist or equal
• High level external profile representing Bioprocess
• Proven record of scientific publications and/or IP
• Expertise in chromatography and protein purification with a deep understanding of chromatography fundamentals
• Strong communication skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Executive presence, ability to communicate in a senior way with upper management
• Excellent English communication skills: Swedish is a plus

To be successful in this role, we believe you demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to convey ideas with clarity across all levels of the organization. You bring a thoughtful approach to supporting colleagues, sharing expertise and offering guidance when needed. With a strong executive presence, you engage effectively with senior leadership and contribute to strategic discussions.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• The Biopharma industry.

• 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.

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.