VP, mRNA CDMO — Growth & Strategy Leader

Danaher Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentive pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Vice President, mRNA CDMO to lead strategic and operational direction for the mRNA business. Remote role reporting to the VP, Business Unit & General Manager CDMO, located in Fargo, ND, with global impact and senior stakeholder engagement.

You will define portfolio strategy, drive growth, build a high-performing team, and align governance with revenue and profitability goals. Strong leadership and 13+ years in life sciences are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 13+ years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, commercial leadership, business strategy, or general management within life sciences or related markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and senior professionals in a complex, matrixed business environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, market-back planning, and cross-functional governance processes.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with experience driving revenue growth, profitability, customer value, and competitive differentiation.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading strategic decision making across cross-functional teams.
• FDA-regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic direction for the mRNA portfolio, with accountability for growth, profitability, portfolio performance, and long-term business outcomes.
• Establish portfolio priorities, investment decisions, pricing strategies, and lifecycle plans.
• Translate customer insights, competitive intelligence, and industry trends into differentiated value propositions and future roadmaps.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing product management team through managers and senior leaders.
• Establish governance processes that connect product strategy to operating plans, revenue growth, margin improvement, and innovation priorities.
• Partner with Commercial, R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Strategy leaders to align resources and execution priorities.
• Serve as the executive spokesperson for the mRNA portfolio, influencing senior stakeholders and engaging key customers and industry partners.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

Product management

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic marketing

Commercial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Vice President, mRNA CDMO to lead strategic and operational direction for the mRNA business. Remote role reporting to the VP, Business Unit & General Manager CDMO, located in Fargo, ND, with global impact and senior stakeholder engagement.

You will define portfolio strategy, drive growth, build a high-performing team, and align governance with revenue and profitability goals. Strong leadership and 13+ years in life sciences are required.