Senior Director, Program Management Maturation – Delivery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the principal program management associate supporting an assigned Chief Innovation Office leader — initially focusing on the Oncology & Neurodegenerative Disease leader — by connecting various complex programs, anticipating requirements, and offering a comprehensive, integrative perspective to the collaboration.

• Guide, mentor, and enhance the program management team — establishing standards and operational methods, prioritizing across the portfolio, and exercising discernment on when to engage closely and when to empower the team to operate independently.

• Evolve and modernize the program management function by integrating AI-driven tools, automation, and contemporary operational methods that surpass traditional, linear program management to keep pace with innovation.

• Take ownership of end-to-end delivery against established strategic and financial objectives, aligning priorities, resources, and execution across the designated portfolio while functioning as a peer to the senior leaders accountable for those sectors.

• Identify inconsistencies and early signs of shifting priorities or risks, ensuring alignment of priorities, resources, and execution across the designated portfolio.

• Implement, maintain, and continuously enhance the operating model in collaboration with Danaher Business System (DBS) and Operations Excellence partners — defining roles, decision rights, and operational methods throughout the ecosystem.

• Convert scientific advancements, clinical evidence, and technology roadmaps into clear business implications and execution priorities, smoothly transitioning between scientific and business contexts for senior stakeholders.

• Spearhead cross-functional initiatives and change programs in uncertain, upstream environments — fostering alignment and accountability across operating companies and external partners and vendors, being firm when necessary and a bridge-builder by nature.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a life sciences discipline; or a bachelor's degree in a scientific field with relevant additional experience.

• 12+ years of progressively responsible functional experience in program or portfolio management, operations, or delivery within diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals.

• 5+ years of leadership experience, including direct management of program managers or equivalent professionals.

• Proven experience in implementing operating models, governance frameworks, or process-excellence systems at scale.

• Proven experience in applying AI and/or automation tools to program management, operations, or knowledge-work processes.

• Proven experience in translating scientific or clinical concepts into business, investment, or commercialization implications.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional programs across a matrixed organization, including operating companies and external partners.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 20-30%, as required, for key leadership, governance, and program forums.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off

• Medical/dental/vision insurance

• 401(k) for eligible employees

• Flexible work arrangements

• Bonus/incentive pay