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Manager, Cell Therapy Biology (f/m/d)

Danaher Grens, CH Posted Oct 7, 2026
Location
Grens, CH
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

About this role

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 Biology Manager will manage Biology team and lead ongoing cell therapy development projects, manage internal and external collaborations, and ensure the successful delivery of technical and strategic objectives across multiple workstreams. This position reports to the Biology Team Direct; Bill Shingleton and is part of the Cell Tehrapy R&D Business Unit located in Signy and will be an on-site role.

What you will do: Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of postdoctoral researchers, scientists, and technicians working across multiple Cell Therapy projects. Serve as the primary liaison between the biology team and project core teams, enabling efficient information flow and alignment across functions. Lead day-to-day execution of multiple Cell Therapy Biology projects and ensure achievement of project milestones.

Prepare and deliver project updates to leadership and key stakeholders. Coordinate ongoing collaborative projects with academic, clinical, and industrial partners. Who you are: PhD or MSc in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related scientific discipline.

5+ years of industry experience in Cell & Gene Therapy, bioprocessing, or related field. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Strong understanding of cell therapy manufacturing workflows and associated challenges.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience working with external collaborators, clinical centers, or industrial partners. Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments and regulatory requirements. Experience in automation, process analytical technologies (PAT), or digitalization of bioprocesses.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

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.

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