What are the responsibilities and job description for the Launch Excellence Manager, Automation & Digital Products position at Cytiva?
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 Launch Excellence Manager will partner with the Automation and Digital Product Management team to drive successful market introductions of upstream and downstream bioprocess equipment. This role combines commercial acumen, customer engagement, and deep technical understanding of automation and digital solutions. You will collaborate closely with sales, product teams, and customers—translating complex capabilities into clear value propositions, shaping go-to-market strategies, and ensuring ongoing support for our customers.
This position reports to the Product Strategy Director and is part of the Automation and Digital Product Management organization located in MBO Office.
Marlborough, MA is the preferred location; however, we will consider remote candidates.
What You Will Do
The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $150,000 - $195,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law
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.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
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 Launch Excellence Manager will partner with the Automation and Digital Product Management team to drive successful market introductions of upstream and downstream bioprocess equipment. This role combines commercial acumen, customer engagement, and deep technical understanding of automation and digital solutions. You will collaborate closely with sales, product teams, and customers—translating complex capabilities into clear value propositions, shaping go-to-market strategies, and ensuring ongoing support for our customers.
This position reports to the Product Strategy Director and is part of the Automation and Digital Product Management organization located in MBO Office.
Marlborough, MA is the preferred location; however, we will consider remote candidates.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with Sales to define and execute the go-to-market plan for Cytiva-Rockwell automation offerings
- Support sales in customer discovery sessions, handling technical objections, and articulating business impact
- Partner with upstream and downstream equipment product teams to align launch timelines and deliverables
- Create content that scales and supports our global sales teams communicate the value proposition and handle objections in the field independently
- Track launch metrics, customer feedback, and market trends; drive continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of customer-facing experience in product launch, product management, or sales engineering within the biotech automation space
- Strong commercial acumen with proven track record in go-to-market planning and execution
- Deep understanding of automation systems (SCADA, DCS), digital tools (AI/ML), and bioprocess equipment functionality
- Exceptional communication skills: able to simplify technical concepts and influence diverse stakeholders
- Ability to travel globally 25-30% of the time supporting, sales, internal team kaizens and our customers
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- 8 years of progressive experience in launch leadership, product marketing, or strategic sales support
- Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and managing external partners
- Strong strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous learning
The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $150,000 - $195,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law
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.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
Salary : $150,000 - $195,000