Senior Director, Bioprocess - Facilities

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Be part of something altogether life-changing

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Director, Bioprocess - Facilities will be responsible for managing various aspects of site-based development projects with large facilities impact to support the growth of the Cytiva Bioprocess business.

• Oversight of scope and estimated cost of projects proposed, reviews updates to cost estimates and analyses construction phases and operating schedules to assure timely completion of projects with minimal disruption to surrounding activities.
• Collaborate with program sponsors, cross-functional teams, other assigned program resources and potential external firms to plan, develop, optimize and execute scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and schedules for Bioprocess large scale, multi-functional initiatives
• Actively participate in defining and developing project selection criteria
• Incorporate highest sustainability standards in our new built and expansion programs; aiming for green building certifications (e.g. LEED)
• Participate in site search & prep activities including required regulatory and municipality actions as well as the development and review of various URS’s & RFQ’s
• Support creation & deployment of global standards in terms of Facility Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Strategy
• Develop appropriate execution team structures and advise on financial budgeting processes; timeline management; estimating; bidding and contract execution
• Liaise with and support the various sourcing teams in respect to controlling & monitoring of all subcontractors (cost, scope, schedule, etc.)
• Guide and lead engineering firms in respect to Danaher Business Systems (DBS), Lean and Operational Excellence
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reporting for executive leadership and stakeholders
• Communicating progress, status and escalating issues with mitigations to the business leaders
• Chair regular operating mechanisms to monitor projects against budget and assist team when project/timeline/budget deviate
• Mentor teams to identify and prioritize project risks, create mitigation strategy and proactively and effectively manage and communicate risks in a timely manner.
• Provide supervision, leadership, mentoring, technical guidance and coaching to project managers
• Actively participate and support the development / build of the Bioprocess Program Management Office, using technology tools and processes to drive efficiency and improve execution performance across the organization
  

Who You Are

• You are a proven technical project leader with a background in the greater bioprocessing or adjacent space (including pharma, food & beverage, medical devices, electronics, etc.) who will oversee large scale facility projects across our global cytiva bioprocessing sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area (e.g., Engineering, biological sciences, R&D) from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 15+ years’ experience in a role with a project management office, engineering role, or operations department within a regulated cGMP operation or firm serving cGMP regulated customers.
• Leadership experience in engineering management of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical/automation and process engineering.
• Global project experience working across multiple regions preferred
• Proven project life-cycle experience supporting Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Qualification
• Experience in construction of production units in clean environment (clean rooms/ISO)
• Background in building optimization and installation & validation of utilities and equipment
• Understanding / experience incorporating Energy and Environment design into construction programs
• Ability to collaborate and work across a heavily matrixed environment and can communicate effectively and concisely at all levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning skills with broad knowledge in project management.
• Broad knowledge of project management best practices in R&D, engineering and operations.
• Proven record of successfully meeting objectives where you are relying on functional resources outside of the global engineering team.
• Proficient in setting and delegating priorities in complex environments
• Proven successful experience working with architects, engineers, and contractors on small- and large-scale projects with multiple design-build elements.
• Capable of effectively working in ambiguity with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Travel expectation: 20% - 50% (depending on project requirements)
  

Desired Characteristics:

• MBA or an advanced degree preferred.
• PMP project management certification
• Experience working across multiple regions on a global basis.
• Experience analyzing/reviewing financial models and building project business case justifications.
• Excellent problem solver with a proven ability to generate innovative solutions to complex issues.
  

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 68,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.