VP Global Head of Program Management, CDMO

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Global Program Management to lead their Manufacturing Sciences organization. This pivotal role involves overseeing project management efforts, ensuring timely campaign starts, and fostering a collaborative culture across global teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong emphasis on leadership and strategic project execution. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your expertise will directly impact the success of global operations and drive meaningful change in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical environment with leadership experience.
• Mastery knowledge in Project/Program Management and cGMP operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Program Management team to ensure timely manufacturing campaign starts.
• Collaborate globally to align business practices and improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Change Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

M.Sc. or PhD in Engineering

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Head of Global Program Management (VP) is responsible for leading the Global Program Management team in the Manufacturing Sciences organization to ensure timely manufacturing campaign starts of robust operations and is a member of the global Operations Leadership Team. Other projects may be managed as well, for example, new technology implementations or special studies carried out within the manufacturing environment. Deployment of standard work processes and developing the global culture to embrace them is critical to success, and measured by low stress, highly efficient project teamwork. Active participation in global planning, and the development of best practices to be deployed globally extends the impact of the role.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We’re growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. We’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies calls Genki. Join us and discover a community that thrives on diversity and never shies away from a complex challenge. At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, you determine what’s possible.

Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Leadership (60%)
   • Via a matrix structure provide leadership and mentoring to PM groups across the FDB network.
   • Provide feedback to members of the team to enhance demonstration of expected behaviors and provide support on poor performance.
   • Maintain a focus on priorities and create a sense of urgency.
   • Seek innovative solutions to issues or inefficiencies within and outside core responsibilities. Take action to make them a reality.
   • Timely and high-quality decision making.
   • Actively foster collaboration and teamwork across the Operations Leadership Team and local sites to ensure excellence in program delivery, program and portfolio reporting. Ensure any changes/improvements are reviewed to determine success and amend if required.
2. Strategy (20%)
   • Key resource to the Operations Leadership Team, keeping them informed of Tech Transfer and project related issues.
   • Collaborate with related line functions on global strategic projects and global alignment/sharing of best practice.
   • Participate in or lead cross site and cross functions forums to align and optimize global tech transfer methodology.
   • Contribute to cross site/global alignment on business process systems and practices including technology transfer, data management, metrics, and resource utilization.
   • Collaborate globally with Manufacturing Operations and PM to create and maintain production relationships and norms with external partners.
3. Project Management (20%)
   • Collaborate with colleagues globally to align business practices, implement new methodologies, and improve operations.
   • Deploy the standard approach across all projects and tech transfers, continually seeking efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improvement.
   • Assess staffing requirements and work within the Global function to resource Tech Transfers and Projects accordingly.
   • Function as a Tech Transfer lead and Head of site PM as required.
4. Compliance: Keep current on cGMP, regulatory and quality requirements that impact Company manufacturing.
5. All other job duties that may be assigned.

Background and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years in the biotech or pharmaceutical environment related experience or;
• M.Sc. or PhD in Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years in the biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
• 15 or more years of leadership experience is required within a large global matrix organization.
• PMP or other relevant project management certifications preferred.
• Mastery knowledge in Project/Program Management.
• Mastery knowledge of cGMP manufacturing operations and strong understanding of global manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership and change management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate across the Company network.
• Excellent attention to detail and tenacity are key skills.
• Proven experience working in a global matrix organization.
• Expertise in project risk analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.