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Danaher · United States · Remoto · 175000-225000 USD
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Aldevron, one of Danaher ’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher ’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers . As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Director, Program Management is responsible for leading the Aldevron Business Unit Program Management function and establishing the strategic framework for successful execution across the client portfolio. This senior leader will oversee all Program Management professionals across the business unit, ensuring consistency in client engagement, portfolio governance, escalation management, program execution, and delivery excellence. The role focuses on strategic alignment and program-level outcomes across complex, high-breadth client work while managing the capacity of the team, assigning client programs, creating standard work and process that drives efficiency and client effectiveness. This role works closely with the Project Management function. This position reports to the Aldevron Business Unit Leader and is part of the Aldevron Business Unit Leadership Team. This position will be fully remote. In this role, you will have the opportu nity to: Lead and develop the Aldevron Business Unit Program Management organization, including direct oversight of all Program Managers and leadership of talent strategy, succession planning, capability development, and organizational effectiveness. Provide strategic oversight of the client program portfolio, ensuring alignment of customer priorities, business objectives, capacity considerations, and operational execution across complex and high-value programs. Establish and govern portfolio management processes, including risk identification, escalation pathways, decision-making routines, resource prioritization, and cross-functional governance mechanisms. Serve as an executive point of contact for strategic customers, engaging remotely across multiple programs and participating in occasional client visits, business reviews, and escalation discussions. Partner with Commercial, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technical leaders to drive alignment on program execution, revenue realization, customer satisfaction, and business performance. Drive continuous improvement and standardization through the Danaher Business System, implementing best practices, performance metrics, visual management, and scalable program management processes. Monitor and communicate portfolio health and business performance , using data-driven insights to proactively manage risk, improve forecast accuracy, and support executive decision-making. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. 10+ years of long-standing experience in Program Management, Project Management, Operations, Commercial Operations, or related business leadership functions within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. 5+ years of people leadership experience leading managers and professional teams across geographically dispersed organizations. Demonstrated experience managing complex customer portfolios, strategic accounts, or large-scale cross-functional programs involving executive stakeholder engagement. Proven experience establishing governance frameworks, portfolio management systems, risk management processes, and business performance metrics. Experience driving operational excellence initiatives utilizing structured continuous improvement methodologies such as the Danaher Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent business systems. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional organizations through growth, transformation, and organizational change. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including occasional overnight travel for customer visits, business reviews, leadership meetings, and key company events. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, or PhD in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field. Experience leading Program Management organizations within CDMO, biologics, genomic medicine, mRNA, cell therapy, gene therapy, or advanced therapeutics environment. Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification. Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. At Aldevron we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are c