GM, Aseptic Filling

Danaher Corporation•Austin, TX

1d•CA$179,000 - CA$268,667•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aseptic Filling General Manager is responsible for leading Cytiva Aseptic Filling business into the future. This role is akin to a CEO responsible for all functions comprising of 100+ amazing colleagues including directly: Operations, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Service, Engineering, R&D and DBS and closely cooperating with Commercial, Finance, HR and QARA. This position reports to the VP, Manufacturing & Digital Solutions and is part of the Hardware Solutions OpCo located in Burnaby, Vancouver. The role is intended to be on-site or remote however frequent travelling to the site will be expected.

Requirements

10–20+ years in sterile drug product or biologics manufacturing
Leadership role in CDMOs offering aseptic filling services or Pharma DP operations
Deep understanding of aseptic processing, isolator technologies, sterility assurance, Annex 1, and GMP manufacturing
Proven P&L responsibility and organizational leadership
Ability to lead through ambiguity and has competitive intensity
Strategic storyteller with the ability to inspire customers, associates and internal stakeholders
Builder mentality — able to scale businesses and attract top talent
This role requires periodic international travel depending on business needs, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain any required documentation(e.g., passport, visas) and comply with applicable travel regulations.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Small batch and high-value modality needs (gene therapy, viral vectors, mRNA, ADCs)
Expertise in qualification/validation, regulatory filings, and customer audit expectations

Responsibilities

Provide full executive ownership of the business unit’s P&L, ensuring disciplined management of orders, revenue, margin, forecasting, and financial performance.
Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance by ensuring adherence to company policies, quality systems, and global regulatory requirements.
Define and own the long-term vision, strategy, and competitive positioning of Cytiva’s filling business. Leverage deep understanding of technology, customer needs, market shifts, and competitive dynamics to identify and prioritize growth opportunities, sharpen product messaging, and steer annual business improvement initiatives.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable innovation and sustainment initiatives. Define, launch, and guide projects that achieve schedule, cost, and revenue commitments while equipping the commercial organization with compelling value propositions, sales tools, and competitive positioning.
Strengthen Cytiva’s position as a trusted strategic partner by cultivating senior level customer relationships and providing proactive insights on trends, risks, and innovation pathways. Continuously optimize the go-to market model through region specific strategies, robust pipeline and daily management processes, and deeper adoption of value based selling and strategic account expansion.
Accelerate service revenue across service plans, qualification services, regulatory support, and consumables. Deliver best in class customer uptime, seamless qualification to GMP readiness, and high satisfaction throughout the installed base.
Represent Cytiva with global customers, KOLs, partners, and regulatory bodies to shape market direction, influence standards of care, and position the business as a thought leader.
Build, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team. Foster a culture grounded in accountability, innovation, DBS practices, and disciplined execution.