Upstream Product Manager, Protein Research

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 Upstream Product Management for Cytiva D&M is responsible for developing new products development to establish, enhance or distinguish product placement within the competitive area. Develops business plans and product positioning in the marketplace. Oversees market research monitors competitive activity and identifies customer needs. Establish pricing strategies. Works very closely with engineering, manufacturing and sales to serve business growth.

This position is part of D&M OpCo located in Shanghai. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Upstream Product Management:

• Identify new product and innovation opportunities based on market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape.
• Develop comprehensive business cases, including market sizing, financial modeling, and strategic fit analysis.
• Lead VOC (Voice of Customer) initiatives to validate product concepts and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Drive product concepts through the stage-gate process, from ideation to launch readiness.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to translate market needs into product specifications.

Localization Strategy & Execution:

• Lead product and process localization to meet regional regulatory and market requirements.
• Build and manage a localization pipeline with Downstream Product Managers to address product gaps.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with commercial, regulatory, supply chain, and technical teams to ensure successful product development and market entry.
• Integrate regional insights into global product development strategies.

Continuous Improvement & DBS:

• Host and facilitate DBS Kaizen events to optimize workflows and drive innovation in bioprocessing systems.

Sales Enablement:

• Develop and deliver sales tools, training materials, and technical resources to support commercial teams and enhance sales effectiveness.

Requirements:

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Master’s degree in biology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in life sciences or healthcare
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both Mandarin and English, suitable for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Life Sciences industry with solid understanding of bioprocess or new modality engineering.
• Experience in product localization or international product development.
• Familiarity with DBS principles and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Business development experience or MBA is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and innovative environment focused on advancing future therapeutics.
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects from ideation to market.
• Cross-regional collaboration and exposure to global product strategy.

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.