Senior Director, Program Management Maturation & Delivery

Accountabilities

• Act as a senior program management partner to innovation leaders, providing strategic guidance, operational insight, and an integrated view across complex initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a program management team by establishing standards, improving capabilities, and enabling effective portfolio execution.
• Own end-to-end delivery of strategic and financial objectives, ensuring alignment between priorities, resources, timelines, and execution plans.
• Mature and modernize program management practices through AI-enabled solutions, automation, and innovative operating approaches.
• Establish and continuously improve governance models, operating frameworks, decision processes, and collaboration practices.
• Partner with operational excellence teams to strengthen organizational effectiveness and create sustainable ways of working.
• Translate scientific developments, clinical insights, and technology strategies into business priorities and execution plans for senior stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Build alignment across internal teams, operating groups, external partners, and vendors to drive accountability and successful outcomes.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and shifting priorities while ensuring proactive communication and effective mitigation strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement of program management methodologies, tools, and processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a life sciences discipline preferred, or a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field combined with significant relevant experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in program management, portfolio management, operations, or delivery leadership within life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical organizations.
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing teams of program managers or similar professionals.
• Proven experience implementing operating models, governance frameworks, and process improvement initiatives at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI, automation, and digital tools to improve program management and operational workflows.
• Experience translating scientific, clinical, or technical concepts into business strategies, investment decisions, and commercialization priorities.
• Strong track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within matrixed organizations and through external partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive execution in fast-paced innovation environments.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies or operational excellence frameworks is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20-30% as needed for leadership meetings, governance sessions, and program forums.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $240,000-$275,000, with eligibility for bonus or incentive compensation.
• Flexible remote work arrangement with the ability to work from home.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits with 401(k) options.
• Paid time off and additional employee support programs.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful innovation initiatives within the life sciences sector.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, professional growth, and impactful work.
• Access to career development opportunities within a global organization.