bioMérieux · 1 day ago
Sr Program Director
Hazelwood, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expbioMérieux is seeking a Senior Program Director to provide high-level strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple programs. This role involves driving organizational performance, aligning initiatives with long-term goals, and fostering cross-functional collaboration while ensuring the successful execution of complex initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Align project and program priorities with company and portfolio strategy, contributing to long-term roadmaps and ensuring resource and operational alignment across departments
Provide guidance to senior leadership for portfolio optimization, including project prioritization, scoring, and balancing to maximize value
Lead the development and execution of integrated, cross-functional plans, ensuring compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards, and best practices
Manage and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration, improving performance, and ensuring consistent application of project management and product development processes
Provide direct leadership and development to a team of project management professionals
Ensure alignment of program execution with organizational strategy, goals, and priorities
Oversees multiple interrelated strategic projects of high complexity spanning enterprise or division-wide initiatives
Partner with SVP-level, business unit/franchise, and executive leadership to drive strategic outcomes
Drive on-time delivery of complex, cross-functional and multi-regional projects
Synthesizes program health, risks, and key insights into executive summaries and presentations for senior leadership
Lead program planning, prioritization and governance
Manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to ensure financial discipline and transparency
Deliver clear, compelling communications and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, translating technical content into strategic business insights
Lead high-performing teams that exemplify accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
Build and Sustain strong partnerships with many functions, such as Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing and Commercial, to achieve program Objectives
Champions consistency in delivery, tools, methodologies and KPIs for the program
Ensure audit readiness and compliance across all program activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10 years of Program or Project Management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing complex, cross-functional product development portfolios
Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally within IVD, medical device, or life sciences, with strong knowledge of design control, quality systems (ISO 13485), and regulatory requirements (FDA, IVDR, CE)
Demonstrated success leading new product development (NPD) or product lifecycle programs from concept through commercialization, with accountability for timeline, budget, and compliance outcomes
Experience presenting to and influencing executive leadership (C-suite) through clear, data-driven communication and strategic insights
Demonstrated expertise using portfolio and resource management systems (e.g., Planisware, Clarity PPM, Smartsheet, or equivalent) to drive visibility, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making across a complex, multi-program environment
Proven experience leading, mentoring, and managing a team of Project Managers, including developing talent, establishing performance expectations, and driving successful project delivery across complex, multi-program initiatives
Preferred
MBA preferred
PMP or Advanced Portfolio Management certificate preferred
Experience with cost accounting and/or managing/controlling budgets are a plus
Experience leading or supporting tool rollouts is a plus
Benefits
A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Various voluntary benefit offerings
Discount programs
Parental leaves
Company
bioMérieux
A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics.
10001+ employees
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