Director, Program Management – Remote & Cross-Functional

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories LLC

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Baylor Genetics seeks a senior program leader to guide a cross-functional PMO, coordinating product development, clinical operations, IT, and regulatory programs. The role will shape governance, drive delivery, and report progress to executives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in biotech program management, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering complex, regulated initiatives in fast-paced settings. Remote work with periodic travel and a focus on governance and risk.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Administration, Business, or Engineering.
10+ years in new product development, program and/or portfolio management within biotech, life sciences, or diagnostics space.
8+ years in Program Management or Portfolio Management.
3+ years in a people leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs involving complex systems integration and business process transformation.
Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, clinical testing processes, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Competent in project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, PKIT) with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams (e.g., revenue cycle management, product development, laboratory improvements, digital platforms).
Mature PMO organization capabilities and institute best practices, tools, and discipline.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to define objectives, priorities, and success metrics.
Drive program governance through development of KPIs, timelines, milestones, budgets, and reporting structures; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
Facilitate steering committee and stakeholder meetings with clear status updates, risk assessments, and decision requests.
Report program progress to executive leadership, including the CEO, through structured updates, dashboards, and strategic reviews.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks; escalate issues to maintain timelines and objectives.
Manage dependencies and resource allocation across teams to ensure alignment with priorities.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, Part 11) throughout the program lifecycle.
Conduct post-implementation reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future initiatives.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project teams within the initiative portfolio.
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.