Associate Director, Strategic Program Management

Codexis, Inc.

. Lead SPM execution for complex, cross-functional Codexis R&D programs, key corporate initiatives, and ECO Synthesis® customer programs from scope definition and program chartering through delivery .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex, cross-functional programs within biotechnology and life sciences, with a strong focus on program management practices, stakeholder communication, and risk management. Proficient in creating and maintaining program infrastructure and documentation to support effective governance and decision-making.

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Program Management PracticesCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementECO Synthesis® Technology Platform

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Hard Skills

Program CharteringIntegrated Timeline DevelopmentMilestone TrackingRisk and Issue ManagementDecision LogsAction TrackingGovernance PreparationStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Smartsheet

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalLife SciencesManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead SPM execution for complex, cross-functional Codexis R&D programs, key corporate initiatives, and ECO Synthesis® customer programs from scope definition and program chartering through delivery
Create and maintain standardized program infrastructure, including Smartsheet timelines, milestones, dashboards, risks and issues logs, decision logs, action trackers, and meeting documentation
Build working relationships with internal departments to coordinate priorities, resolve execution barriers, and support proactive resource and schedule planning
Support customer programs from planning through completion by coordinating internal and client-facing meetings, managing action items, tracking deliverables, and escalating scope changes, resource allocation needs, scheduling conflicts, and risks
Prepare decision-oriented program documentation for governance forums, including status summaries, recommendations, and key risks/trade-offs
Facilitate escalation through the appropriate governance pathway when decisions impact timelines, deliverables, budgets, corporate goals, functional resources, or cross-functional alignment
Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SPM processes, templates, metrics, and ways of working
Support retrospective reviews and lessons learned to improve speed, communication, role clarity, risk management, and program outcomes
Manage ECO Synthesis® technology platform programs, including Codexis R&D programs, corporate initiatives, and customer programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 10-12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or a related technical environment
Strong understanding of program management practices, including chartering, integrated timeline development, milestone tracking, risk and issue management, decision logs, action tracking, governance preparation, and stakeholder communication
Proven ability to partner with technical, functional, commercial, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical and business information into clear, decision-oriented materials
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority programs, stakeholders, deliverables, and timelines with accuracy and sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
Mental Health Wellness Program
Subsidized onsite lunch program
Onsite Gym Facilities
Paid Parental Leave