Associate Director, Business Transformation

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

401k + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Education benefits

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories seeks a senior transformation leader to drive end-to-end CDG process redesign, operating model changes, and governance. You will build business cases, guide change management, and partner with IT and Quality to adopt new systems and AI-enabled solutions across product development, manufacturing and commercial teams.

With 8–12 years of experience, you will lead a small team and report into executive governance, delivering measurable benefits and KPI-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field is required.
• MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience leading business transformation across multiple disciplines and building business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end assessment and redesign of core CDG processes and operating models.
• Establish and lead LEAN Transformation function across orgs and drive standard work.
• Own the enterprise change management methodology (Prosci ADKAR) for major initiatives.
• Partner with IT/Digital and other teams to drive adoption of new systems and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead transformation programs from initiation to benefits realization with KPIs and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data visualization

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Prosci ADKAR

ROI modeling

Job description

Your day might start facilitating a Kaizen event or value stream mapping session with a product development, manufacturing, or commercial team, then shift to building the business case and ROI model for a proposed process or technology change. Midday could bring a working session with IT/Digital on adopting a new tool, or coaching a project sponsor on leading change using Prosci ADKAR. Along the way you will guide your two direct reports, a Change Management Lead and a Continuous Improvement (LEAN) Program Manager, update executive dashboards in Smartsheet or Power BI, and close the day presenting initiative status, risks, and outcomes in a CDG governance forum alongside the VP, Program Management.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead end-to-end assessment and redesign of core CDG business processes, operating models, organizational structures, governance, and decision rights; diagnose the root causes of inefficiency and stalled initiatives, and act as a thought partner to functional leaders on where to prioritize transformation investment.
• Establish and lead CDG's LEAN Business Transformation function across product development, manufacturing, and commercial organizations, designing and facilitating Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work, and building a culture of continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
• Own the enterprise change management methodology (Prosci ADKAR) for major CDG transformation and technology initiatives, including stakeholder analysis, communication, training, and sponsor roadmaps; coach sponsors and people leaders as change champions and measure adoption.
• Partner with IT/Digital, Quality, and functional teams to evaluate, select, and drive adoption of new systems, tools, and automation/AI-enabled solutions, building data-driven business cases, ROI models, and proofs of concept, and ensuring solutions are embedded in daily operations.
• Lead cross-functional transformation programs from initiation through benefits realization in partnership with the PMO's Integrated Portfolio Management team; translate CDG's five-year strategy into a transformation roadmap with clear KPIs, report to executive governance forums, and manage a team of two plus external consultants and vendors.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 8-12 years of progressive industry experience, including 5+ years leading business transformation across multiple disciplines (process/operating model redesign, technology-enabled transformation, LEAN/continuous improvement, program management, and organizational change management).
• Hands-on experience facilitating Kaizen events and applying a structured change management methodology (Prosci ADKAR or equivalent); Prosci, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or PMP certification preferred.
• Track record of building and presenting business cases and ROI analyses to senior leadership and conducting organizational readiness assessments, with strong analytical, data visualization, and executive communication skills.
• Collaborative, influential leader who aligns senior stakeholders across a matrixed, regulated organization; IVD, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (ISO 13485, design controls) preferred; willing to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.

Location:

This position must be based in Hercules, CA or Irvine, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $179,400 to $240,000 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.