AI Strategy & Innovation Lead

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.

We are now looking for an AI Expert to help accelerate technological development within R&D in Uppsala.

You will be part of our Embedded Software organization while working broadly across the Hardware and Systems organizations to identify, drive, and implement AI-based solutions that strengthen our development capabilities.

In this role, you are expected to combine deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset. You will act as an internal AI expert and advisor, supporting development teams in their daily work while leading initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and innovation through the application of modern AI technologies.

With us, you will have the opportunity to influence how future product development is conducted by turning emerging technologies into practical value for both our products and development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate AI initiatives across the Hardware, Systems, and Embedded organizations.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities where AI can create business and engineering value.
• Support development teams with AI-based methods, tools, and ways of working.
• Identify and drive AI-based improvements across all aspects of product development, with a primary focus on enhancing efficiency, quality, and innovation in hardware development.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts that demonstrate the value of new AI solutions.
• Collaborate with technical experts, architects, and leaders to integrate AI into development processes and products.
• Monitor developments within the AI landscape and translate emerging opportunities into concrete initiatives.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and coach development teams in the use of AI tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to strategic decisions regarding AI platforms, tools, and future investments.
• Act as an internal competence leader and mentor within the AI domain.

Who Are You?

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Electronics, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or technical product development.
• Proven experience working with AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, or AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong understanding of how AI can be applied in product development, testing, documentation, and engineering workflows.
• Experience with Python, AI frameworks, or modern AI platforms is considered an advantage.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and educational manner.
• Strong drive to turn new ideas into practical value.
• Experience in building engagement, creating alignment, and leading change within engineering organizations is considered an advantage, as the role involves supporting and driving the organization's AI transformation journey.
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, spoken and written.

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.