Lead, manage, coordinate, synchronize, and be accountable for the execution of programs from Customer engagement through to Product Delivery / Launch & Program Closure.
Manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously, ranging in complexity and scope
Act as information bridge between the Core Team and Senior Management.
Influence stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization.
Communicate regularly with divisional leadership to monitor progress, address obstacles, and support timely decision-making.
Lead teams to define and prioritize scope, objectives, and requirements.
Develop accurate, actionable, and cross-functionally integrated program plans based on business goals, constraints, and risk tolerance.
Drive risk assessment, communication, proactive mitigation planning, and contingency response planning.
Regularly track, monitor, and communicate team progress against requirements and plans to all Stakeholders; resolve deviations; schedule and lead core team meetings.
Collaborate and coordinate across all the functional areas (R&D, Operations, Product Management, QA/QC, Regulatory, Legal, Manufacturing, and others) to ensure successful program completion.
Lead, document, and communicate constructive lessons-learned analysis of completed programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Life Sciences required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD or equivalent experience) and/or PMP certification preferred.
5+ years of program management experience with demonstrated ability to manage global teams, driving multi-year, business level impact projects
Experience with demonstrated success in delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience with project management methodologies, tools and best practices
Experience managing external partner/vendor relationships
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Project Management software and MS Office suite
Self-directed with ability to work independently

Benefits

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject management methodologiesrisk assessmentcross-functional initiativesstakeholder managementrequirements definitionprogram planningvendor relationship managementattention to detailindependent work

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinfluencecollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingsynchronizationaccountabilityconstructive feedback

Certifications

PMP certification