Digital Project Leader UK&I-North

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.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of UNICORN / IT/ automation projects, from initial concept and design through execution, testing, and implementation, across the Cytiva Digital and Servic​e portfolios

• Collaborate with SDM's and cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, operations, sales, etc.) to identify opportunities for UNICORN/ IT/ automation and ensure seamless integration into existing processes, developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to meet organizational goals.

• Oversee the implementation and deployment of IT technologies, tools, and platforms, ensuring compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

• Monitor project progress, address challenges, and provide status updates to stakeholders at various levels of the organization, including further post-implementation reviews to measure the impact of automation projects on efficiency, cost savings, and quality outcomes

• Train and mentor team members in the digital portfolio, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree or IT skilled professional required, with previous knowledge of Microsoft SQL from the chemistry, bioprocessing, life science or mechanical engineering or equivalent disciplines.

• Experienced in MS SQL installation and Instance creation. Competency with SQL management studio, Database creation. Experienced in the backup and restore functions, including running and editing of SQL scripts.

• Skilled in networking, with knowledge of TCP, UDP ports and firewall rules. Windows exposure being able to define command prompts. The ability to understand PC operating systems, Servers and comfortable in conversing with customers in relation to active directories and users/groups.

• Fully versed in the UNICORN controlling software portfolio, Biacore insight software, with the ability to have technical conversations related to OPC and Delta V integration of Cytiva equipment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring of cross-functional project teams, with the ability to collaborate across various levels of the business and an ability to drive project design plans to completion on time and within budget.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Work onsite and remotely within the allocated zone.

• Current Driving license.

• Ability to travel visa free across Europe.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in one or more: cell culture, media development, bio-processing, life science, as well as familiarity with ISO 13485

• Proficient with project management principles (e.g., resource allocation, cost estimation, risks analysis) & project management tools and applications software to manage complex project timelines.

• Commercial/Sales acumen and knowledge of all Cytiva, Service supporting digital products.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

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

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.