Director, Program Management

Danaher Corporation

. Lead and develop the Aldevron Business Unit Program Management organization.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Program Management and Operations Leadership within highly regulated environments, focusing on strategic oversight, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven ability to drive organizational effectiveness and manage complex customer portfolios while ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.

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Program ManagementOperations LeadershipGovernance FrameworksContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance MetricsData-Driven InsightsOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic OversightCustomer EngagementDecision-MakingTalent Development

Tools & Technologies

Danaher Business SystemLeanSix Sigma

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPLean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalCDMOLife SciencesAdvanced Therapeutics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Aldevron Business Unit Program Management organization.
Oversee all Program Managers and lead talent strategy, succession planning, capability development, and organizational effectiveness.
Provide strategic oversight of the client program portfolio.
Establish and govern portfolio management processes, including risk identification, escalation pathways, decision-making routines, resource prioritization, and cross-functional governance.
Serve as an executive point of contact for strategic customers across multiple programs.
Participate in occasional client visits, business reviews, and escalation discussions.
Partner with Commercial, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technical leaders.
Drive alignment on program execution, revenue realization, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
Drive continuous improvement and standardization through the Danaher Business System.
Implement best practices, performance metrics, visual management, and scalable program management processes.
Monitor and communicate portfolio health and business performance.
Use data-driven insights to manage risk, improve forecast accuracy, and support executive decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
10+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Operations, Commercial Operations, or related business leadership functions within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
5+ years of people leadership experience leading managers and professional teams across geographically dispersed organizations.
Experience managing complex customer portfolios, strategic accounts, or large-scale cross-functional programs involving executive stakeholder engagement.
Experience establishing governance frameworks, portfolio management systems, risk management processes, and business performance metrics.
Experience driving operational excellence initiatives using structured continuous improvement methodologies such as the Danaher Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent business systems.
Experience leading cross-functional organizations through growth, transformation, and organizational change.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including occasional overnight travel.
Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, or PhD in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field is a plus.
Experience leading Program Management organizations within CDMO, biologics, genomic medicine, mRNA, cell therapy, gene therapy, or advanced therapeutics environments is a plus.
PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible, remote working arrangements
Remote work from home