Be part of something altogether life-changing!

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. 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.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Quality Director, Equipment Services is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of equipment services within Cytiva. The individual in this position will oversee the development and implementation of quality procedures, provide guidance and support to the equipment services team, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Director will partner with Regulatory to stay ahead of industry trends and expectations and be responsible for conducting and hosting audits whilst promoting a culture of quality and excellence throughout the organization. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead a diverse team and ensure the highest standards of quality are consistently met.

This position is part of the Biotechnology Integrated Solutions Quality Assurance group located remotely or at a global Cytiva location. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:

• Leading Equipment Service Global Quality Assurance Team, including people management, team performance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Defining, developing, and implementing Quality Management System (QMS) requirements applicable to Equipment Services organizations with close links to the Cytiva global QMS team.
• Provide quality assurance technical advisement on Equipment Services processes, including service as a solution, corrective and preventive actions, change management, customer feedback, and document and records management.
• Ensure planning and management of cross functional support to customer and certification body audits.
• Understand customer requirements and expectations as well as business needs and take proactive measures to leverage the QMS as a competitive advantage for the business.

Who you are:

• At a minimum, a relevant bachelor's degree, e.g., Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, etc.
• 10+ years of experience managing and leading teams globally.
• Extensive experience in quality assurance, with a focus on developing and implementing Quality Management Systems certified to ISO9001/ISO13485
• Experience driving continuous improvement/lean initiatives in quality assurance or equipment services.
• Externally/customer-focused with experience managing customer relations.

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

• A leadership position in Equipment Services
• Experience in Life sciences / Biopharma industry / GMP
• Calibration services, including ISO 17025.

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.