Vice President, mRNA CDMO

Danaher Corporation

. Define and execute the strategic direction for the mRNA portfolio, with accountability for growth, profitability, portfolio performance, and long-term business outcomes .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing strategic direction for mRNA portfolios, with a strong focus on portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional governance. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders to drive business growth and profitability in the life sciences sector.

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Product ManagementStrategic MarketingPortfolio Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipBusiness Growth

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementMarket-Back PlanningRevenue Growth StrategiesCompetitive DifferentiationGovernance Processes

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersCoaching and Developing TeamsStrategic Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMRNABiologicsGenomic MedicineCDMOBioprocessingAdvanced Therapeutics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the strategic direction for the mRNA portfolio, with accountability for growth, profitability, portfolio performance, and long-term business outcomes
Establish portfolio priorities, investment decisions, pricing strategies, and lifecycle plans aligned with customer needs, market opportunities, and business objectives
Translate customer insights, competitive intelligence, emerging technologies, and industry trends into differentiated value propositions and future portfolio roadmaps
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing product management team through managers and senior leaders
Establish governance processes connecting product strategy to operating plans, revenue growth, margin improvement, innovation priorities, and operational readiness
Partner with Commercial, R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Strategy leaders to align resources, investments, capacity plans, and execution priorities
Serve as executive spokesperson for the mRNA portfolio, influence senior stakeholders, lead strategic decision making, and engage key customers and industry partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
13+ years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, commercial leadership, business strategy, or general management within life sciences, bioprocessing, genomic medicine, CDMO, mRNA, nucleic acids, biologics, or related markets
Demonstrated experience leading managers and senior professionals in a complex, matrixed business environment
Proven ability to develop and execute portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, market-back planning, and cross-functional governance processes
Strong business and commercial acumen with experience driving revenue growth, profitability, customer value, and competitive differentiation
Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading strategic decision making across Commercial, R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams
Experience resolving complex business challenges requiring balance of customer, technical, operational, regulatory, financial, and commercial considerations
Direct experience leading mRNA, genomic medicine, cell and gene therapy, biologics, or advanced therapeutics portfolios in a CDMO, biotech, or life sciences environment is a plus
Prior senior-level accountability with demonstrated success driving business growth, profitability, and strategic investment decisions is a plus
Experience leading global commercial expansion, portfolio transformation, acquisitions/integrations, or new market entry initiatives within a highly regulated industry is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)