Director, Cell Culture Strategy — Growth & Impact

Cytiva; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a senior strategy leader to own the end-to-end strategic planning for the Cell Culture business, defining vision, long-term financial ambition, and a differentiated position. You will partner with the GM and product leaders on growth opportunities, investments, and key strategic choices, while driving market intelligence and due diligence.

Travel up to 30%. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in scientific, technical, or business fields.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in bioprocessing, life sciences, pharma services, or related markets.
• 3+ years in top-tier consulting or equivalent in corporate strategy, market analysis, product strategy, or business leadership.
• Experience in strategic planning within life sciences; strong analytical skills and ability to translate insight into action.
• Experience in bioprocessing and/or cell culture strongly preferred.
• Ability to interact with executives and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic planning for the Cell Culture business, defining vision and long-term financial targets.
• Partner with the GM and Product Leaders on major strategic decisions, growth opportunities, investments.
• Drive market intelligence and growth strategy, assess opportunities, support due diligence.
• Establish operating cadence, metrics, cross-functional reviews to track progress.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and communicate priorities across teams and stakeholders.
• Travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

DBS toolkit

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a senior strategy leader to own the end-to-end strategic planning for the Cell Culture business, defining vision, long-term financial ambition, and a differentiated position. You will partner with the GM and product leaders on growth opportunities, investments, and key strategic choices, while driving market intelligence and due diligence.

Travel up to 30%. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a