IPS Excellence Manager

MilliporeSigma; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,300 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking an IPS Excellence Manager to drive measurable performance by translating the IPS roadmap into structured, actionable initiatives. You will coordinate cross‑functional processes, lead forecasting cycles, and advance Lead‑to‑Cash and digitalization efforts within Life Sciences.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, designing reporting frameworks, and partnering with Product Managers and Portfolio Heads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in biopharma or related field with 3+ years in product/portfolio management, business analysis, finance, or related function.
• Experience with data analysis and performance tracking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recurring business processes including Business Reviews, revenue tracking, financial forecasting, strategy development and long-range planning.
• Collaborate with Strategic Product Managers, Portfolio Heads and key partners to translate the strategy into actionable initiatives.
• Design dashboards and reporting frameworks to translate performance data into actionable decisions.
• Advise IPS Leadership Team and support cross‑functional projects to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Product management

Portfolio management

Business analysis

Finance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

MBA

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

The preferred locations for this are Burlington, MA or Bedford, MA. Other US locations including remote may also be considered with an expectation of being on-site one day per week.

This role could also be located in Darmstadt, Germany.

Your Role

At the intersection of strategy, data, and operational excellence, the IPS Excellence Manager plays a pivotal role in enabling the Integrated Platform Solutions business to deliver on its strategic ambitions. As part of the Process Solutions division within Life Sciences, you will drive measurable business performance by translating the IPS strategic roadmap into structured, actionable initiatives and by strengthening the operational processes that underpin product management, portfolio governance, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

You will own the coordination of recurring business processes – including Business Reviews, revenue tracking, financial forecasting cycles, strategy development, and long-range planning – working closely with Strategic Product Managers, Portfolio Heads, and key business partners. By applying rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, you will generate clear insights, identify inefficiencies across the IPS value chain, and lead targeted improvement initiatives spanning Lead-to-Cash processes, digitalization efforts, customer journey optimization, and operational metrics tracking.

You will also design and contribute to dashboards and reporting frameworks that translate complex performance data into decisions that matter, ensuring the organization continuously adapts to evolving market dynamics and customer needs in the bioprocessing industry. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and expertise, you will be a trusted advisor to the IPS Leadership Team, delivering recommendations that shape both near-term execution and long-term business direction.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the biopharma or a related industry including 3+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, business analyst, finance, or a related business function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, MBA, or PhD in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, performance tracking, and working with digital business tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of customer needs in the bioprocessing industry.
• Proven ability to contribute to business plans and deliver solutions that address the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of contributing effectively to complex, cross‑functional projects and delivering on business objectives within a highly interdependent environment.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies; Green Belt certification or equivalent is a plus.

US Base Pay Range: 128,300 – 192,500

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!