Director, Diagnostics Product in Cardiff

Director, Diagnostics Product in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time No working from home possible
Danaher Corporation

Job Overview

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 your unique viewpoint matters. 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. Learn about the Danaher Business System – a system that makes everything possible.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Diagnostics business.
  • Own and drive the end-to‑end product portfolio strategy for the diagnostics business, including growth, profitability, and market positioning.
  • Ensure portfolio performance delivers against key performance indicators and lead problem‑solving processes to identify root causes and implement counter‑measures.
  • Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the D&G and LF organization as a member of the leadership team.
  • Lead delivery of the innovation pipeline through the Innovation Council and ownership of portfolio deliverables, ensuring clear flow of projects to meet IFV/IPV targets.
  • Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, operations, and commercial teams to ensure successful NPD execution and product launches.
  • Spearhead a design‑in mentality across the organization to enhance long‑term success.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 direct reports, fostering a high‑performance culture and ensuring clear communication of goals, expectations, and feedback.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or portfolio leadership; a plus if within diagnostics, life sciences, or medical devices.
  • Experience working cross‑functionally with R&D, operations, and commercial teams to deliver new product development (NPD).
  • Experience leading and developing teams, including direct management of product management teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios with P&L responsibility and delivering against revenue and margin targets.

Travel & Physical/Environment Requirements

Ability to travel internationally – up to 35% of the time and up to consecutive weeks.

Preferred Experience

Experience working within the diagnostics industry.

Benefits

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. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Danaher Corporation

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