Director, Cell Line Development R&D

vor 1 Monat


Hürth, Deutschland Danaher Corporation Vollzeit

Be part of something altogether life-changing

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. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Research and Development Leader, Cell Line Development is responsible for providing vision and leadership for Cytiva’s viral vector cell line development team.

The position is part of the Cell Line Development team within the Viral Vector business unit in the Genomic Medicine Operating Company and will a hybrid position within our Cologne, Germany office. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

  • Bring deep expertise in cell line development, genetic modification, and upstream viral production to build and extend Cytiva’s market leading viral vector cell line offering

  • Act as a thought leader both internally and externally, partnering with Product Management, Marketing, Strategy and Business Leadership to define, maintain and execute on a New Product Development Roadmap for the business.

  • Actively seek external collaborations to supplement internal capabilities with world-class technical capabilities

  • Work across the Genomic Medicine R&D team to bring structure and process around biology R&D

  • Leverage your team and shared resources within other technical areas to define user and system requirements for new products, build and test prototype devices against those specifications, verify and validate final designs, and transfer final designs for manufacturing.

  • Hold ultimate responsibility for the on-time and on-budget delivery of all technical projects for the business, working with colleagues in manufacturing, sourcing, regulatory and quality to deliver innovative and high-quality new products that accelerate patient access to new therapies.

  • Responsible for talent management to ensure the continued development for front-line managers and associates. Partner closely with the human resources organization and other technical leaders in developing organizational capabilities through succession planning, organizational assessment, identification of key skill gaps, talent acquisition and talent development strategies that link with business goals.

The essential requirements for the job include

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in molecular or cell biology, or a related technical field

  • 10+ years of experience in Biomanufacturing

  • 5+ years of experience in managing research and product development teams, ideally with demonstrated success in organizational design and strategy

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for therapeutic development

  • Executive level communication skills

  • Data driven approach to project ideation, planning, prioritization, and execution

  • Proven innovator, with a track record of developing new ideas through collaboration and translating strategic direction into tactical execution in a team-driven environment

It would be a plus if you possess previous experience in

  • Direct experience in viral vector manufacturing or closely related field

  • Cell line development for viral vectors

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.



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