Associate Director, Business Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility benefits

Life and disability

Parental leave

401k + company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Mental health platform

Education benefits

Student debt relief

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

ERGs

Job summary

Bio‑Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a senior Transformation leader to drive end‑to‑end CDG initiatives across product development, manufacturing and commercial teams.

You will design and redesign core processes, establish LEAN capabilities, and govern enterprise change management using Prosci ADKAR while building robust business cases for senior leadership. You will lead a team including two direct reports and external consultants, partner with IT and Quality, and translate strategy into a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8–12 years total experience, with 5+ years leading business transformation across multiple disciplines.
• Hands-on Kaizen facilitation and Prosci ADKAR or equivalent; certifications preferred.
• Track record of building and presenting business cases and ROI analyses to senior leadership; organizational readiness assessments.
• Collaborative leader with experience in regulated environments; travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end assessment and redesign of core CDG processes, operating models, governance, and decision rights; diagnose root causes of inefficiency and stalled initiatives.
• Establish and lead CDG's LEAN Business Transformation function across product development, manufacturing, and commercial organizations; design Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work; build a culture of continuous improvement.
• 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.

Skills

Change management

Lean transformation

Stakeholder alignment

Data visualization

Executive communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

ROI modeling tools

Prosci ADKAR

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.