Global Strategic Director

**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 Global Strategic Account Director for Cytiva is responsible for growth and expansion of direct sales and profit margins within assigned accounts and/or territory/region on products or services. Establishes professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts. Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and margin dollars.

This position is part of the Global Strategic Accounts team located in Biotechnology Integrated Solutions and will be fully remote. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

**What you will do**:

- Develop and lead strategy, partnerships and teams supporting Cytiva's largest global accounts.
- Create and lead executive interactions, collaborations, and negotiations. Develop lasting and impactful relationships at the C-suite level that position Cytiva and Danaher as strategic partners.
- Negotiate with knowledge and capacity when dealing with highly complex relationships which could occur simultaneously with customers, partners, competitors or suppliers within a multi-cultural context.

**Who you are**:

- Must have a natural executive presence with prior senior-level experience in Life Science or a similar industry.
- A creative and visionary mindset with demonstrated leadership ability to implement overall customer strategy and drive growth.
- Ability to negotiate with senior leaders across the business and influences the opinions of others within Cytiva and Danaher and in external organizations, exercising sensitivity to the audience.
- 10 years+ experience in the life sciences, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry and market trends, as well as readily assimilate technical knowledge and translate into business opportunities.
- Bachelor’s required. Advanced scientific degree and an MBA are preferred.

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

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.