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Be part of something altogetherlife-changing!

Workingat Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutionsto transform human health. Our incredible customers undertakelife-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological researchto developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and genetherapies.

At Cytiva you willbe able to continuously improve yourself and us – working onchallenges 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 learningopportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills inthe long term.

Forming part ofthe Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicatedtechnical expertise and talent to develop the next generation oflife-changingtherapeutics.

TheSenior Manager Continuous Improvement (m/f/d) -DBS Leader (DBS is the acronym forDanaher BusinessSystem and consists of a variety of differentinternal & external improvement tools) for Cytiva isresponsible fordrivingimprovements.

This position is partof the Manufacturing Site located in Dassel (Germany) and will bean on-site position. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance futuretherapeutics from discovery todelivery.

What youwill do:

• Drivetargeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Costand Innovation) that is tied to Policy Deployment (PD) and/or DailyManagement (DM) by leveraging DBS tools, consulting skills, and thechange management process atDassel

• Assist Dassel companyLeadership in the development of a DBSRoadmap

• Directly provideformal and informal DBS training andcoaching

• Facilitate otherDBS training sessions when appropriate (other trainers andconsultants from Danaher, Shingijutsu or other) and be an activeLeader in PD and Daily Managementreviews

• Ensure successfulkaizen events by installing and ensuring compliance to the kaizenprocess (includes; (1) planning of kaizens with a dynamic funnelprocess tied to PD and Daily Management, (2) kaizen execution and(3) sustainment ofkaizens).

• Promote andfacilitate diagnosis of work flow impediments and other wastesthroughout the business, and provide expert counsel on appropriateDBS tools to eliminatethem

• Promote and facilitateassociate development in various DBS tools and kaizenleadership

Whoyouare:

• BSor BA Degree in Business or Engineering required; Master’s Degreepreferred with at least 5 years of workexperience

• Ability toaccurately assess key business metrics and situations from a“general manager’s” point ofview

• Mastery of a variety ofDBS tools (either Lean or Growth related DBS Tools, depending onareas(s) theysupport)

• Demonstratedleadershipcapabilities

• Abilityto inform, convince, and persuade others to action onDBS and key initiatives

• Fluentin English andGerman

Itwould be a plus if you are alsoexperienced:

• Preferablyproven track record of successful projectmanagement 

Benefits:

• Standardpay with a 40-hour week as well as Incentive compensationbonus

• ​Numerousbenefits such as a fitness allowance, accident insurance, companypension scheme and capital-formingbenefits 

• ​Healthcare such as preventive medicalcheck-ups 

• ​Opportunitiesfor professional developmentInternational 

• Corporateenvironment in a rapidly growingindustry

AtDanaher we bring together science, technology and operationalcapabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’sscience and technology. We partner with customers across the globeto help them solve their most complex challenges, architectingsolutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teamsare pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics,Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

AtDanaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities anddifferences, both visible and not, found in our workforce,workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates,customers and shareholders contribute unique and differentperspectives as a result of these diverseattributes.