Dr. Dominik de Cassan

Director Diagnostics, Genomics and Membranes

Germany

About

Innovative and results-driven R&D Director with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in life sciences and healthcare. Proven track record in driving strategic innovation, technology development, and product commercialization across global markets. Adept at translating complex scientific concepts into impactful products, fostering collaboration between research, engineering, and business units, and ensuring regulatory compliance in highly competitive environments. Passionate about advancing diagnostic technologies and enabling precision medicine through robust scientific leadership and operational excellence.

Experience

  • Cytiva (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Director Diagnostics, Genomics and Membranes
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      - Leading global R&D strategy for diagnostics, genomics, and membrane technologies, aligning innovation with business objectives. - Directing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions in molecular diagnostics and life sciences. - Managed multi-million-dollar project portfolios, ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance (ISO, CE). - Fostered cross-functional collaboration between research, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams. - Championed digital transformation initiatives, implementing data-driven tools and automated workflows to accelerate development.

    • Diagnostics, Genomics and Membranes Senior Manager
      Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Site Leader R&D
      May 2019 - May 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Wissenschaftler at Technische Universität Braunschweig
    Aug 2015 - Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos