Program Manager, Business Transformation

Corden Pharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms:
Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

The Program Manager, Business Transformation will play a critical role in accelerating what and how Corden implements transformational improvements. Instrumental in driving Corden's growth, development, and achievement of strategic objectives. Through leadership and expertise, drive positive changes, and help the organization adapt to the ever-evolving business landscape.

Provide strategic guidance, hands-on consulting, and execution support to ensure that major process improvements deliver sustained business value. Collaborate closely with various teams across our site including Operations, Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, and Project Management, enabling transformation capabilities and adoption to change across the organization.

Collaborate with the business to provide dedicated leadership in driving cross-functional transformation, aligning improvement initiatives with business goals, and enhancing organizational agility. The Program Manager, Business Transformation is expected to provide leadership, structure, and executional rigor necessary to accelerate business transformation, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and position Corden for sustainable growth and innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and manage multi-year transformation projects designed to ensure the site can meet or exceed the 5 years strategic business plan. This will include the planning, execution, and monitoring of value creation for the transformation program as a whole and each initiative
• Partner with cross-functional teams and value streams to define transformational goals, develop prioritized execution plans, and ensure delivery to the expected impact
• Conduct detailed analysis of business operations across Production, Supply Chain, and Development. Identify gaps and propose innovative solutions, and link to financial outcome
• Develop and execute end-to-end change strategies to equip teams to lead change effectively and to ensure adoption, engagement, and sustainability of transformation efforts
• Identify and proactively address risks, resistance, and barriers to adoption, developing targeted mitigation strategies
• Requires a practical, execution-focused mindset combined with a deep understanding of CDMO and Pharma business, and business transformation strategies
• Ensure alignment between business priorities, cultural shifts, and transformation goals
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in transformation, digital adoption, and change management, incorporating best practices into the day to day

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Indirect supervision through leadership and project management of site initiatives to program KPIs.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy.

CPC's Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The…