Senior Global Product Manager, Upstream Process Development

Overview

In this role you will own Cytiva’s cell line and upstream process development portfolio, driving growth and shaping the strategy across services and platform solutions. You will bridge R&D, commercial, and external partners to translate technical capabilities into customer value, enabling earlier cell-line decisions and faster process development. You’ll lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization and help Cytiva expand its leadership in biologics development. This position offers global impact with a remote-friendly setup and close collaboration with the Clinical Programs team.

Pay / Benefits

• remote work arrangement
• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• flexible benefits via Danaher benefits info
• competitive benefit programs

Responsibilities

• Own the cell line and upstream process development portfolio end to end, including strategy, roadmap, prioritization and performance
• Develop and execute global growth strategies for cell biology, cell line and upstream process development
• Define long-term roadmaps aligned with customer needs and market trends
• Assess opportunities for new products, partnerships, licensing and platform expansion
• Lead business case development and investment prioritization for strategic initiatives and commercialization of new technologies
• Drive cross-functional projects from concept to commercialization with governance, milestones and leadership communication
• Ensure successful launches, adoption and technology transfer for new platforms and workflows
• Act as SME for cell line development and upstream process development markets; monitor tech trends and outsourcing dynamics
• Lead market research and build customer segmentation, personas and value propositions
• Develop positioning and value-selling materials to enable the commercial team and engage the ecosystem across functions and sites

Key requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MS or equivalent) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering or related field
• Significant experience in bioprocess applications, product management and commercial roles with depth in mammalian cell line development and upstream process development
• Ability to translate technical capability into clear customer value
• Strong business acumen across portfolio management, pricing and go-to-market strategies
• Willingness to travel up to ~30% domestically and internationally
• Experience collaborating across R&D, marketing, commercial, applications, business development and operations

• cross-functional collaboration
• customer-centric thinking
• strategic thinking
• mammalian cell line development
• upstream process development
• cell line engineering, clone selection and screening

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