Automation Project Office Team Leader, Qualification Services

Be part of something altogether life-changing
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
What you’ll do
As a result of an increasing demand of commissioning and qualification products, our Qualification Services (QS) team is seeking a team lead for the QS Automation Project Office to drive and lead this part of the Qualification Services Business.
The QS Automation Project Office Team Lead will manage and organize staff and functions to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, collaboration, and meet quality/cost/timeline outcomes.
Lead Qualification Services (QS) efforts for Cytiva automation platforms (bioprocess, cell therapy…) to drive alignment with services needs with Automaton & Digital Team and associated R&D teams
For automation new product introductions(NPI) and lifecycle releases ensure QS offerings readiness via: representation as core project team member, budget/resource approvals, creation + maintenance of verification / milestone / qualification procedures and documents
Ensure ongoing alignment within QS and driving a standardization mindset and methodology
Direct QS automation team for day-to-day tasks via oversight, prioritization and engaging in on-boarding/off-boarding as appropriate
Drive overall project reconciliations and rigor for cross-charge hours logging (EZ Labor / LTR) and collaborate/review/budget with finance as appropriate; drive BI improvements to automate dashboards/data sets
Maintain appropriate relationships with expertise suppliers/vendors and participate in longer term resource planning
Communicate projects current state and changes/updates to senior management and into Enterprise Solutions and Automation & Digital teams as appropriate
Develop and maintain quality-controlled processes/SOPs to ensure smooth daily interactions/collaboration with other Qualification Services teams as well as the wider business
Support customer meetings and audits as needed
Travel as needed – 15-20%



Who you are
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or relevant work experience.
Experience and software knowledge of: Wonderware, Emerson DeltaV, Unicorn, Rockwell PLC, ShopFloor Online, Chronicle, Application Lifecycle Management, Open Text, ValGenesis, PlantPAX.
Experience of demonstrated capability of cross-functional and cross-site interactions and ability to drive project plans to completion. Managing quality objectives, regulatory requirements, schedules, and program risks and making decisions based on business objectives. Ensure compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before approving program milestones. Supports communication to wider Cytiva organization on program/project awareness including inputs and involvement in all FF programs.
Experience of demonstrated capability to lead a global team to achieve short-term and long-term goals and to drive that team to develop and execute multiple priorities and approaches to meet objectives
Experience planning resource and staffing needs via balancing high priority customer demands and longer trem strategic needs
Experience to manage thru new product introduction within PRDx process.
Experience working with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, Annex 11, GxP and other regulatory standards in Healthcare/Life Sciences
Experience with Program management handling Cytiva products Qualification offering
English as a working language.



When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 68,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
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