Section Manager - Downstream R&D

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.
Cytiva is seeking a dynamic and experienced Section Manager to lead the Product Owner & UX Design team within our Downstream R&D department in Uppsala consisting of 9 System and UX Design Engineers. The Section Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design and development of user-centric solutions for our software portfolio of life science and biotechnology products. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative organization and make a significant impact on the advancement of drug development technologies.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of talented UX Designers and Product Owners.
Set clear goals, provide direction, and support the professional growth of team members.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UX central team, product management, engineering, and marketing, to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in software solutions and system design to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external, to gather user feedback and ensure alignment with customer needs.
Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality design deliverables.

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Biotechnology or a related field.
Proven experience leading teams within hardware and/or software development, preferably in the life science or biotechnology industry.
Experience working with user-centered software development, UX design or software verification is an advantage.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Interview and selection will happen continuously and the opening can be filled before last day of application, November 5th. For questions regarding the role please contact hiring manager Ioana Erlandsson ioana.erlandsson@cytiva.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 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.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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