Cytiva
Senior Leader, Project Management – Commercial Excellence
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Sr. Leader, Project Management – Cytiva
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 who care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
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About the Role
The Sr. Leader, Project Management will be responsible for leading enterprise projects within Cytiva’s Commercial Excellence portfolio. The scope of the role is global and extends across all Cytiva Operating Companies (OpCos).
This position:
- Reports to the Director of PMO & Sales Effectiveness
- Is part of the Global Commercial Excellence function
- Is an on-site role
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Execution
- Own the execution of strategic, cross-functional projects across all phases within the Commercial Excellence portfolio intended to drive improvements in 3 core areas:
- Return on selling time
- Ease of doing business
- Returning time back to sell
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead cross-functional project teams through project plans, delivering:
- On time
- On budget
- With minimal risk
Accountability & Reporting
- Assume responsibility for project updates at PMO Review with:
- VP of Commercial Excellence
- Designated OpCo leaders
Alignment with Strategic Initiatives
- Participate in the rollout of annual improvement priorities outlined in:
- Strategic Plans
- Executed through Policy Deployment
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for:
- Cytiva OpCo leaders on in-flight initiatives
- Identify new demands for PMO initiatives from OpCo leaders
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Undergraduate degree in:
- Sciences
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Or a related field
Experience
- Multiple years of exposure to:
- Life Sciences
- Healthcare
- Other regulated industries
- Proven track record of executing complex cross-functional project plans delivering:
- Business outcomes on time
- On budget
- With minimal risk
Skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Resourcefulness
- Ability to work independently
- Experience making recommendations to senior leadership based on:
- Data-driven insights
- Analytical methods
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Preferred (Plus Factors)
- Previous experience in or exposure to:
- Biopharma or Genomics companies (especially in:
- Business-to-business services
- Suppliers)
- Commercial processes such as:
- CRM
- Go-to-market execution
- Work in management consulting
- Commercial strategy experience
- Biopharma or Genomics companies (especially in:
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record, & Physical/Environmental Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 15% overnight
- International travel may be necessary
Financial Compensation
The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $160,000 (as of posting). Note that this range is subject to change at Danaher’s sole discretion.
Additionally:
- The role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay
Benefits Package
Cytiva offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) for eligible employees
Note: All compensation and benefits (including bonuses/commissions) are subject to Danaher’s discretion unless and until earned, vested, and determinable.
Why Join Cytiva?
Together, we accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. At Cytiva, we partner with customers across the globe to solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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