Job Description

Manager, Chemistry R&D - STEVENAGE

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Be part of something altogether life-changing!

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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's Membrane Chromatography R&D team, is looking for a leader for its Chemistry department, based at their new state of the art R&D facility in Sycamore House, Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of chemists and technicians, focused on developing Cytiva's next generation membrane chromatography products. The Chemistry team's core remit involves developing the synthetic pathways and chemistry processes used to modify and functionalise our proprietary membranes, enabling them to be used in the production of biotherapeutics such as monoclonal antibodies and genomic medicines . The team therefore plays a key role in developing and optimizing the performance of Cytiva's new and evolving range of Fibro chromatography products.

What you'll do

As the Manager of the Chemistry team, you will provide direction by translating high level strategies into tangible group objectives and deliverables. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of chemists and scientists, providing mentorship, performance management, career development and technical guidance.


You will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of synthetic organic chemistry, with a deep expertise in surface chemistry and bioconjugation, which you'll leverage to provide technical input to project teams focused on developing the next generation of membrane chromatography bioprocessing solutions. You will also be expected to represent the Chemistry team in cross organizational forums, strategic planning sessions and customer engagements.


As a member of the R&D Leadership team, you will partner with material science, engineering, applications and analytical team leaders in order to align strategic and tactical Chemistry objectives with other R&D functions. As well as the local team of scientists in Stevenage, you'll also have the opportunity to work with Chemistry and R&D teams from across Cytiva's global network.

Key Responsibilities include

Oversee the development of surface chemistry and bioconjugation approaches for modifying and functionalizing Cytiva's chromatography membranes. Leading and providing direction to the R&D Chemistry team at Cytiva Stevenage by setting clear objectives, conducting regular performance reviews and supporting career development for all team members Define and drive the chemistry roadmap for Cytiva's membrane chromatography products in alignment with company innovation and commercial objectives. Work across functional boundaries by coordinating Chemistry development activities with other Cytiva R&D teams Supporting progression of R&D projects, directed towards New Product Introductions (NPIs), and the improvement of existing Cytiva products Managing projects and stakeholder expectations to ensure alignment of defined project deliverables and realised project outcomes. Authoring and overseeing the detailing of documentation, including technical reports and patent filings and ensuring that all technical documents written by the chemistry team maintains a consistent high standard and that documentation meets all requirements of the Cytiva QMS Leveraging Cytiva's robust QMS systems and tools to facilitate and manage design transfer from R&D to Cytiva's manufacturing and supply chain teams, and with relevant Contract Manufacturing Organisations Responsible for health and safety of the chemistry team, working closely with the EHS lead to ensure that risk assessments are in place for all processes and providing guidance around chemical safety Contributing towards the short, medium and long term chemistry development strategy for Cytiva's range of membrane chromatography products Drive the use of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools, including but not limited to daily management, Kaizen and Problem Solving Process (PSP)

Job Requirements

PhD or equivalent higher-level qualification in Organic Chemistry or related discipline with 8+ years' of relevant industrial experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role Demonstrated expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, with a particularly specialisation in surface modification and bioconjugation Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques (e.g HPLC, LC-MS, FT-IR, Raman and UV/Vis) and surface characterisation methods (e.g. SEM) Experience of working on multidisciplinary projects and working at the interface between chemistry and biology Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing technical teams and cross-functional projects Track record of demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge in the field of material sciences is desirable Experience with membrane or polymer surface funtionalisation is desirable Experience in chromatography, membrane filtration or bioprocessing is desirable Experience in reactor design/ process engineering is desirable Familiarity with GMP/ GLP environments and documentation practices is desirable

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.


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.