Director – Strategic Programs

Repligen•Waltham, MA

2h•$160,000 - $245,000

About The Position

Reporting to Repligen’s Vice President – Supply Chain & Strategic Programs this position requires a driven individual whose knowledge and skills will help Repligen collaboratively transform on the most important initiatives. This high profile role will lead the initiatives across the company with the most strategic importance as determined by the executive team. Projects typically will pertain to commercial success, financial and process optimization, product development and marketing, and operational efficiency. The Director, Strategic Programs will lead enterprise-level initiatives that drive Repligen’s growth and operational excellence. This role is responsible for establishing and managing the Program Management Office (PMO) framework, ensuring strategic alignment, and delivering measurable outcomes across multiple high-impact projects. Initial focus areas include Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, Cost of Quality reduction, and Pricing Optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years in program or project portfolio management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven success in establishing PMO frameworks and managing enterprise-level programs.
Experience with leading transformational projects in a manufacturing or life sciences environment.
Strong leadership and influencing skills across matrix organizations.
Expertise in financial modeling, risk management, and change management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Broad business acumen and strong facilitation skills to help others think in new ways
Design-based thinking approach to orient teams to new and novel solutions
Clarity of objectives and activation of broad teams in the transformation of company capabilities
Excellent prioritization and time management to move things forward and deliver results
Ability to serve projects in the capacity required: flexing between guiding innovation, driving execution, and garnering support
Establishment of processes, systems, analytics, and culture that lead to alignment, consistent progress, and competitive differentiation
Great 360-degree communication
Accountability for results and respectful/open expression of ideas and viewpoints.
Never satisfied with the status quo.
Team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

MBA or PMP certification preferred.
Consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and oversee PMO standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure consistent execution across strategic programs.
Define program governance, reporting cadence, and effective facilitation processes.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs on time, within scope, and budget.
Drive initiatives in AI adoption for operational efficiency, cost-of-quality reduction strategies, pricing optimization, and other strategic priorities
Partner with senior leadership to align programs with corporate objectives and communicate progress effectively.
Host executive steering committees and ensure transparency on plans, progress, KPIs and ROI.
Implement best practices for program lifecycle management, including lessons learned and process optimization.
Champion data-driven decision-making and digital transformation initiatives.