Senior Director, PDS Business System & Capabilities

Location: Princeton, NJ – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

About the role

This role will lead continuous improvement work focused on process discipline, productivity, and measurable operating gains. You will partner with operational leaders and project stakeholders to standardize workflows, identify bottlenecks, and improve execution quality. The position offers the opportunity to create measurable efficiency gains and scalable operational improvements within a life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of the COMPASS system for PDS across multiple sites
• Define and implement the multi-year strategy and deployment roadmap for COMPASS
• Ensure COMPASS operates as an integrated system connecting various operational components
• Engage with executive stakeholders to shape deployment strategies and communicate transformation agendas
• Establish a governance process to track system adoption and value realization across sites
• Lead teams in capability-building and develop practical adoption strategies for COMPASS
• Translate business priorities into measurable improvement outcomes through data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in operational excellence, production systems, and transformation roles
• 7+ years of leadership experience, managing teams or transformation initiatives
• Proven track record in designing and deploying operating systems in multi-site environments
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholders
• Experience with capability-building programs and governance in complex organizations

Pay

$227,210 – $275,329 annually

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
• Wellbeing support programs, such as employee assistance programs
• Robust financial protection plans including 401(k), short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible paid time off policies including unlimited vacation with manager approval and additional paid holidays
• Support for work-life balance through additional sick leave, volunteer days, and parental leave options