Eilidh Bedford
Chief Technology Officer @ Cytiva Bioprocess | Materials Science Leader
Danaher Corporation•Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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As the Chief Technology Officer at Cytiva Bioprocess, a biotechnology group within Danaher Corporation, I lead the research and development of breakthrough materials innovations for life science applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-impact products and technologies and leading great teams. My core competencies include R&D strategy, team leadership, product development, materials characterization, and invention of new technologies. I have a PHD in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, with a focus on Materials Science. I am also an advisory board member of Harvard Materials Research, where I collaborate with leading researchers and academics in the field. My mission is to leverage my expertise and passion for materials science and biotechnology to create innovative solutions that improve health outcomes and drive environmental sustainability.
Career Timeline
- Danaher CorporationCurrentDec 2013–Present· 12 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Technology Officer, Cytiva BioprocessCurrent2023–Present
- Interim Chief Technology Officer (Biotechnology Group)Aug 2021–Dec 2022
- Chief Technology Officer - Pall Corporation / Pall Life SciencesJun 2020–Dec 2022
- Vice President R&D (Materials Science) Pall OpCoDec 2013–Jul 2020
- Harvard UniversityCurrentOct 2012–Present· 13 yrs 11 mos
- Advisory Board Member Harvard Materials Research (MRSEC)CurrentOct 2012–Present
- 2008–Dec 2013· 5 yrs 11 mos
- Director R&D2008–Dec 2013
- 2006–2008· 2 yrs
- Sr Director R&D2006–2008
- Sep 2004–Nov 2006· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Director R&DSep 2004–Nov 2006
- Feb 1992–Sep 2004· 12 yrs 7 mos
- VP Physical ScienceFeb 1992–Sep 2004
Education
PHD
Natural Sciences, Materials Science
University of Cambridge