Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, provides CDMO services for genomic medicine. The Director, Program Management leads the business unit’s Program Management organization and client portfolio, establishing governance and execution practices while partnering across functions to drive delivery, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Aldevron Business Unit Program Management organization, including direct oversight of all Program Managers and leadership of talent strategy, succession planning, capability development, and organizational effectiveness
- Provide strategic oversight of the client program portfolio, ensuring alignment of customer priorities, business objectives, capacity considerations, and operational execution across complex and high-value programs
- Establish and govern portfolio management processes, including risk identification, escalation pathways, decision-making routines, resource prioritization, and cross-functional governance mechanisms
- Serve as an executive point of contact for strategic customers, engaging remotely across multiple programs and participating in occasional client visits, business reviews, and escalation discussions
- Partner with Commercial, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technical leaders to drive alignment on program execution, revenue realization, customer satisfaction, and business performance
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization through the Danaher Business System, implementing best practices, performance metrics, visual management, and scalable program management processes
- Monitor and communicate portfolio health and business performance, using data-driven insights to proactively manage risk, improve forecast accuracy, and support executive decision-making
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 10+ years of long-standing experience in Program Management, Project Management, Operations, Commercial Operations, or related business leadership functions within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- 5+ years of people leadership experience leading managers and professional teams across geographically dispersed organizations
- Demonstrated experience managing complex customer portfolios, strategic accounts, or large-scale cross-functional programs involving executive stakeholder engagement
- Proven experience establishing governance frameworks, portfolio management systems, risk management processes, and business performance metrics
- Experience driving operational excellence initiatives utilizing structured continuous improvement methodologies such as the Danaher Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent business systems
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional organizations through growth, transformation, and organizational change
- Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, or PhD in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field
- Experience leading Program Management organizations within CDMO, biologics, genomic medicine, mRNA, cell therapy, gene therapy, or advanced therapeutics environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification
Benefits
- This position is fully remote.
- This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.
- Bonus/incentive pay
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
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