PDS Operations Leader

Job description

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. The PDS Operations Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence for Fast Trak Process development laboratory-India. Lead Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure, driving safe, compliant, and operationally excellent delivery of customer projects, training, and technical services. This position reports to the Director PDS, India and is part of the Clinical Programs, PD Services organization located in Bangalore and will be an on-site role. What you will do: Lead Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure readiness, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of process development, training, and technical service activities through effective management of facilities, equipment, utilities, and operational processes. Drive operational excellence across customer projects and Fast Trak training programmes by optimising laboratory capacity, resource utilisation, scheduling, equipment readiness, and operational workflows to enable predictable execution, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and a high-quality customer experience. Own operational planning and execution of laboratory growth initiatives, including facility expansion, CAPEX management, equipment lifecycle governance, procurement, and development of business cases that support organisational priorities and future capacity requirements. Partner and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Scientific Leadership, PMO, Training, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Procurement, and Global Operations to proactively manage risks, resolve operational bottlenecks, coordinate training delivery logistics, and ensure alignment of operational resources with business priorities. Champion a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement through leadership of EHS programmes, quality systems, audit readiness, eSQDIP management, DBS/Kaizen deployment, visual management, and development of a high-performing operations team that delivers operational rigour and standardisation. Who you are: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with relevant experience in bioprocessing, process development, laboratory operations, or technical services. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects, laboratory resources, schedules, budgets, and operational priorities within a dynamic customer-facing environment. Strong understanding of process development workflows, laboratory operations, EHS requirements, quality systems, and project management principles, with the ability to drive on-time execution and operational excellence. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills, with proven ability to collaborate across scientific, commercial, PMO, quality, facilities, and global teams to achieve business objectives. 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.