At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy for a $1.3B global business, driving talent and organisational effectiveness.
- Company: Cytiva, part of Danaher, dedicated to life sciences and innovative health solutions.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including health care and paid time off, enhancing life beyond work.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and impactful change in human health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in life sciences while shaping a thriving workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; proven HR leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
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.
The Senior Director HR for Filtration will serve as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and leadership team, shaping the people, talent and organisational agenda for a $1.3B global business of more than 2,150 associates. The role will drive organisational effectiveness, leadership development, talent strategy, engagement and transformation initiatives that accelerate business performance and strengthen Cytiva's culture and long‑term capabilities.
Through close partnership with business leaders, HR teams and Centres of Excellence, this leader will have a significant impact on business results by ensuring the organisation has the talent, leadership capability, culture and organisational design needed to achieve its growth ambitions and deliver life‑changing innovations for customers and patients.
The position reports to the VP HR RFM, CTO facilitate organizational diagnosis and metrics to drive organizational effectiveness through talent and organizational capabilities and culture. Partner with local HR and Talent Management to drive annual strategic talent processes. Enable leaders to assess and create talent development opportunities and facilitate cross‑functional talent movement. Assess and identify retention and engagement trends; partner with local HR and Talent Management teams to develop and implement retention and engagement strategies.
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders for performance improvement, facilitating difficult feedback and other employee relations support as required. Partner with regional HR teams to identify performance management trends in the organization and identify countermeasures to close gaps. Through DBS, identify key targets to improve metrics to analyse and solve business problems that impact organizational effectiveness.
Partner closely with the HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) and Regional HR teams to execute programs, processes and practices, including Performance Management, Retention and Engagement efforts, Learning and Development, Compensation Planning, and Organization Talent Review.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in progressive HR leadership roles, including leading and developing global teams.
- Strong cross‑functional collaborator, able to influence stakeholders effectively within complex, matrixed environments.
- Credible and commercially savvy HR partner, recognised as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
- Self‑motivated and adaptable leader who thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments and drives change and transformation.
- Passionate about building and elevating HR capability, with a track record of developing high‑performing, cross‑functional talent.
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with high levels of curiosity, resilience, and a hands‑on approach to delivering results in ambiguous environments.
Travel Requirements
Willing to travel approximately 25% of the time.
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. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.
Senior Director, Human Resources - Filtration employer: Cytiva
Cytiva is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, particularly for those passionate about life sciences. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the industry. Located on-site, this role offers unique advantages such as direct engagement with stakeholders and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking IT initiatives that align with vital business objectives.
