Sr Program Director

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This posting covers two positions—one supporting our Blood Culture portfolio and one supporting Vitek AST. Candidates will be considered for both roles and may indicate a preference during the interview process.

• 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.
• Oversee 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.
• Synthesize 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.
• Champion consistency in delivery, tools, methodologies and KPIs for the program.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance across all program activities.
• Approximately 35% travel required (domestic and international combined).

• Bachelor’s degree required – MBA preferred.
• PMP or Advanced Portfolio Management certificate preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with cost accounting and/or managing/control of budgets is a plus.
• 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. Experience leading or supporting tool rollouts is a plus.
• 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.

Director

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

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