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SCIEX · 6 months ago

Senior Director, Technical Operations and Innovation

Logan, Utah, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

Cytiva, part of Danaher, is dedicated to innovating solutions that save lives in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. The Senior Director, Technical Operations & Innovation will lead multiple functions including R&D and Manufacturing Technology to align scientific innovation with operational excellence, advancing the product pipeline from research to commercialization.

BiotechnologyManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for R&D, Cell Line Development, Manufacturing Technology, and related functions to align with current and future pipeline goals

Drive innovation in process development, cell line engineering, and manufacturing platforms while fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration

Oversee cross-functional execution, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory standards, project timelines, and scientific milestones

Build and lead high-performing teams, promoting mentorship, accountability, and retention across multidisciplinary functions

Develop and manage budgets and resources, optimizing internal and external capacity to support program and business objectives

Coordinate partnerships with external stakeholders, including CROs, CMOs, and academic collaborators, to advance technical development programs

Implement operational excellence, including KPIs, risk management, and program oversight, to ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment

Qualification

Leadership in R&DTechnical OperationsProject ManagementCell Line DevelopmentRegulatory SubmissionsStrategic ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology) & 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and technical operations OR MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology) & 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and technical operations OR BS in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology) & 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and technical operations

Proven success in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects from research through commercialization

Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Ability to travel - 30% travel, mainly in the US and Europe regions but potentially globally as needed