Associate Director — Transformation Delivery & Change Management
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Business
Change Management
Who We Are
Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
AboutTechnical Operations
Bio Marin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain Bio Marin’s cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
Role Overview – US based candidates onlyThe Associate Director, Change & Program Management plays a pivotal role in driving Bio Marin’s supply chain transformation agenda. This individual contributor leads high‑impact change initiatives and manages a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned to strategic goals. The role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to embed operational excellence and ensure sustainable adoption of new ways of working across the global supply chain.
Key Responsibilities Change Management Strategy & Execution- Lead structured change management efforts for transformation initiatives, including communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking.
- Apply formal change methodologies to assess readiness, manage resistance, and monitor success metrics.
- Develop and deliver enablement materials, workshops, and coaching to support change adoption across functions.
- Oversee a portfolio of supply chain improvement projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and measurable value delivery.
- Facilitate governance routines, prioritize initiatives, and track benefits realization and KPIs.
- Coordinate cross‑functional resources and manage interdependencies across initiatives.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools (e.g., root‑cause analysis, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
- Drive operational efficiency, quality, and cost optimization across planning, manufacturing, logistics, and clinical supply chain.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain and core functions (Commercial, Manufacturing, QA/GxP, Finance, IT).
- Facilitate working sessions, governance forums, and decision‑making cadences to align stakeholders and resolve blockers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and shared ownership of change.
- Define and monitor KPIs for change adoption and project outcomes.
- Ensure structured handover of initiatives to operational teams, with clear roles and responsibilities.
- Recommend and execute post‑implementation enhancements to maximize long‑term value.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or transformation roles within biopharma or regulated…
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