Senior Director, R&D Bangalore

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr Director, R&D Bangalore is responsible for leading a large R&D team comprised of multiple engineering disciplines to deliver Research, Product Development and Life Cycle projects in support of Bioprocessing applications, in partnership with global Cytiva Business Units.

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer – Cytiva Innovation and is part of the Global Cytiva CTO organization leading the team located in Bangalore, India and will be an on-site role.  At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What You Will Do

• Partner with global Cytiva Business Units and senior technical leaders to deliver research, product development and life cycle programs, aligning priorities, resources and execution with customer and business needs.
• Systems Engineering Leadership: Establish robust practices for complex instrument platforms integrating hardware, software and data analytics, including architecture, risk management, and system-level verification and validation.
• Science-Driven Innovation: Apply scientific rigor and emerging technologies—including AI, machine learning, advanced sensors and computational modeling—to accelerate discovery and improve bioprocess outcomes.
• Software & Digital Integration: Partner with software teams to embed intelligent algorithms, predictive analytics and automation into platforms, and adopt AI tools for design, simulation and lifecycle management.
• Technology Roadmaps: Shape next-generation platform strategies with Business Units, identifying opportunities in data-driven bioprocess control, additive manufacturing and digital twins.
• Organizational Leadership: Lead large, complex teams of scientists, systems engineers and technical leaders through change, sustaining engagement, accountability and predictable delivery while fostering curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Talent Development: Attract, develop and retain scientific and technical talent, building future capabilities and career paths aligned with organizational growth.
• Regional Leadership: Lead cross-Danaher India R&D Board charters aligned with strategic priorities and contribute to region-for-region initiatives as a Cytiva India Leadership Team member.
• Operational Excellence: Embed Danaher Business System (DBS) principles to deliver high-quality R&D programs efficiently and ethically.
  

Who you are:

• 15–20 years of R&D experience, including 10+ years of relevant industry leadership, particularly in systems engineering, preferably in bioprocessing or life sciences; advanced degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex, cross-cultural teams through change, fostering collaboration and high performance across global organizations.
• Demonstrated success in product or program delivery, systems engineering and scientific innovation, spanning new product development, lifecycle management and strategic programs with internal and external partners.
• Strong business acumen, translating strategy into investment and resource priorities, with expertise in structured development, toll-gate reviews and alignment across quality, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial functions.
• Ability to anticipate trends and navigate ambiguity, shaping technology strategies that apply AI, software and advanced analytics to bioprocessing challenges.
• Strong global influencing skills and enduring stakeholder relationships, translating customer needs and scientific challenges into impactful solutions and aligning priorities across geographies and Business Units.

Travel Requirements:

• Due to the global nature of the role, 15-20% travel will be required across org locations such as Sweden, USA etc

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.