Government Affairs Director

pBring more to life. /p pAre you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? /p pAt Cytiva, one of Danaher’s three platforms, our work helps to save lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. /p pYou’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. /p pWorking 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. /p pAt 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. /p pLearn about the Danaher Business System . /p pThe Government Affairs Director, is responsible for identifying, assessing and helping shape emerging sustainability, chemicals and product-related policy developments that could materially impact Cytiva's business, products, operations and growth. The role facilitates cross-functional evaluation of regulatory risks and opportunities, coordinates company responses to significant policy changes, and supports the development of advocacy strategies that protect and advance Cytiva's long-term business interests. /p pThis position reports to the Global Head of Government Affairs and Policy and is part of the Legal function and is expected to be located at one of our sites in Uppsala, Sweden, or Amersham, United Kingdom, with the possibility of a remote role based in Brussels. /p h3What you will do: /h3 ul lipLead the identification and assessment of emerging sustainability, chemicals and product-related policy developments, translating complex regulatory changes into clear business implications and strategic recommendations. /p /li lipServe as the company's subject matter expert on priority policy issues, providing timely analysis and advice to senior leaders on risks, opportunities and potential business impacts. /p /li lipEstablish and coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate and respond to significant regulatory developments, ensuring alignment across Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Commercial functions. /p /li lipDevelop and support advocacy strategies on priority issues, working closely with trade associations, industry coalitions and government affairs colleagues to help shape policy outcomes and protect Cytiva's interests. /p /li lipBuild and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including industry associations, regulators, policymakers and partner organisations, to strengthen the company's visibility and influence on critical policy issues. /p /li lipProvide horizon scanning and early warning of emerging legislative, regulatory and geopolitical developments that could impact Cytiva's products, operations, supply chain or long-term growth strategy. /p /li /ul h3Who you are: /h3 ul lipLong-standing experience in life sciences government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, sustainability policy, chemicals policy, environmental policy, or a related field, with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. /p /li lipExperience leading cross-functional projects or governance processes involving Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Commercial or other business functions as well as experience of working with government affairs colleagues in different regions and juridictions in a multinational matrix organisation. /p /li lipExperience representing an organization through life sciences trade associations, industry coalitions, government consultations, or regulatory engagement activities. /p /li lipExperience working across multiple geographic regions, including Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, on policy, regulatory or government affairs issues. /p /li lipExperience supporting business responses to major regulatory or legislative changes, including cross-functional governance and implementation planning. /p /li /ul pCytiva, a Danaher Platform, 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 . /p pJoin 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. /p pFor more information, visit . /p