Director IT Business Enablement – Manufacturing & Quality - USA Remote

Danaher Corporation

13d•Remote

About The Position

As a member of the IT Business Enablement leadership team, this role will lead a global organization focused on enabling the Operations and Supply Chain organizations through technology, fostering strong partnerships, and embedding agile, product-centric delivery models. This position reports to the VP, IT Business Enablement and is part of the Information Technology team. While the job posting appears under only one location, this job is open to all locations within Cytiva. While roles are posted openly to ensure transparency, some vacancies may be considered as suitable alternative roles for associates who are at risk of redundancy. Where this applies, those individuals will be given priority consideration in line with applicable legal and company requirements. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration; MBA or equivalent preferred.
12+ years in IT leadership roles with experience in Commercial environments.
Experience leading M&A and Due Diligence focused projects at global and x-functional scale.
Proven experience in IT/enabling roles for Manufacturing & QARA
Experience with MES and LIMS platforms and Manufacturing digitization strategies

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and data integration skills

Responsibilities

Partner with Cytiva Senior Leaders in Manufacturing, Logistics, Sourcing, Supply and Demand Planning, to enable a single partnership and interface between functional and IT delivery teams.
Serve as the strategic leader and primary advocate for Manufacturing & Quality technology enablement, shaping the vision and long-term roadmap to drive operational excellence, agility, and resilience across the enterprise.
Forge and sustain strong partnerships with senior leaders in Manufacturing and Quality, ensuring IT strategies are fully aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and digital technologies to optimize end-to-end Manufacturing and Quality processes and deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
Lead the transformation of operations and supply chain practices by embedding best-in-class methodologies, standardization, and scalable solutions that support business growth and complexity.
Own and evolve the technology landscape for Manufacturing & Quality —including ERP, LIMS and Manufacturing Execution systems—ensuring platforms are robust, integrated, and deliver maximum business value.
Inspire, develop, and empower a high-performing, global team of domain experts and business analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and talent development.
Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance with GxP and other regulatory standards, and by proactively identifying and mitigating risks across the supply chain.
Represent Cytiva in M&A and Due Diligence activities, providing leadership and expertise to assess and integrate Manufacturing and Quality capabilities.
Act as a change agent, leading organizational readiness and adoption for new technologies and processes, and ensuring stakeholders are engaged and empowered throughout transformation initiatives.
Continuously monitor external trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Manufacturing and Quality, translating these insights into actionable strategies for Cytiva.