Director of Commercial and Technical Program Management – Bioprocessing, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical

Danaher Corporation

Director leading Commercial and Technical Program Management in life sciences at Cytiva. Overseeing launch programs and driving growth objectives within the organization.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Business Unit commercialization programs and Launch Excellence (LEX) programs to ensure launch readiness and disciplined execution for priority platforms.
In collaboration with Commercial, drive Growth Room governance and execution cadence, including metrics, decision forums, and cross‑regional coordination.
Translate BU strategy into executable, cross‑functional programs in partnership with Product Management and Commercial leadership.
Enable execution against BU growth objectives through performance tracking, risk escalation, and corrective action support.
Lead a high‑performing Commercial & Technical Program Management organization and evolve the operating model to meet BU needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years' experience leading complex, cross‑functional commercialization or launch programs within a Business Unit or equivalent matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to apply structured launch, program management, or execution excellence frameworks (e.g., Launch Excellence, stage‑gate, portfolio governance) to drive disciplined execution and readiness
Strong track record partnering with Commercial, Product Management, and functional leaders to translate strategy into executable programs and operating cadences
Experience establishing and running governance forums, performance metrics, and execution rhythms to support growth objectives across regions
People leadership experience managing and developing program management teams, including evolving operating models to meet changing business needs
Strong influencing skills with the ability to lead through collaboration rather than direct authority in a matrixed organization
Clear, concise communicator capable of engaging senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders on priorities, tradeoffs, and execution status.
Ability to travel – up to 25% globally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
Bonus/incentive pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementlaunch excellenceexecution excellence frameworksperformance trackingrisk escalationcorrective action supportportfolio governancemetrics developmentcross-functional program executioncommercialization

Soft Skills

people leadershipinfluencing skillscollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementteam developmentproblem-solvingadaptabilitycross-regional coordination

Certifications

Bachelor's degree