Global PMO Director, AI-Driven NPD & Strategy

Tri-Valley Career Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 233,600 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Life and disability

Job summary

Bio‑Rad is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to lead the New Product Development PMO within the Clinical Diagnostics Group, shaping how we deliver innovation at scale and drive impact across a global organization.

You will partner with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality to move programs from concept through commercialization, strengthening PMO capabilities and adopting AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex, cross‑functional programs within biotech or a similar industry.
• Proven experience leading global teams and driving large‑scale PMO transformations.
• Strong background in portfolio management, governance, and delivering results in regulated environments such as FDA, ISO, or IVD.
• Experience working across functions including R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Regulatory.
• A track record of using data, digital tools, or AI to improve program outcomes and business decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a global program management organization supporting new product development initiatives.
• Drive execution of a complex portfolio of programs, ensuring alignment to business priorities, timelines, quality, and financial objectives.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver products from early concept through commercial launch and scale up.
• Establish and lead program governance, including portfolio reviews, KPIs, and risk management to ensure strong execution and visibility.
• Advance PMO capabilities through integrated portfolio management, lean practices, and adoption of AI and digital tools.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams while fostering collaboration and accountability across global, cross‑functional groups.

Skills

Program management

Global leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

AI adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Bio‑Rad is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to lead the New Product Development PMO within the Clinical Diagnostics Group, shaping how we deliver innovation at scale and drive impact across a global organization.

You will partner with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality to move programs from concept through commercialization, strengthening PMO capabilities and adopting AI-enabled workflows.