Head of Program Management

Fujifilm • Morrisville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Program Management leads the Program Management function at the College Station, Texas site and is accountable for delivering customer programs from contract signature through program closure. This role combines ownership of program performance and customer experience with leadership of the site’s Program Management team. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas is a biomanufacturing facility located in College Station, Texas, focused on developing the next vaccine, advancing cell and gene therapies, and collaborating with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions. The company cultivates a culture called Genki, which fuels passion, energy, and drive. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo and operates in four key business segments: healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging, guided by its Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, science, or a related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with at least 10 years; or a Ph.D. with at least 7 years.
• Significant Program or Project Management experience, including at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Organization and a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, CMC, cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated track record of developing, leading, and transforming teams.
• Proven experience with transformational change management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex customer programs, including governance, financial and contractual oversight, risk management, prioritization, and cross-functional delivery.
• Strong people leadership skills, including developing talent, setting clear expectations, and building an accountable, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• Sound business acumen and ability to balance customer expectations with contractual commitments, operational priorities, financial performance, and risk.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and manage stakeholders effectively across customers, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to present complex information clearly, influence decisions, and facilitate productive discussions.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and a practical approach to prioritization, complex problem-solving, risk management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, improving efficiency, and maintaining a strong focus on right-first-time delivery.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure, maintain focus on the highest priorities, and bring a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to consistently role-model company values and reinforce a culture of customer focus, collaboration, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and operational performance improvement is preferred.
• Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred; certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs are appropriately resourced, governed, and delivered against customer commitments, financial objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish clear internal and customer governance, maintain transparent performance reporting, and drive the timely resolution and escalation of risks and issues.
• Elevate customer experience through consistent, responsive, and high-quality engagement across the program lifecycle.
• Build and develop a high-performing Program Management team by setting clear expectations, coaching team members, strengthening capabilities, and fostering ownership and accountability.
• Partner with Commercial during early customer engagement and support the development of strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Provide the Site Leadership Team and the Global Program Management team with clear visibility of program performance and contribute to site planning, S&OP, tier meetings, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with site and global functions to align priorities, improve execution, share best practices, and continuously strengthen Program Management processes.
• Ensure the function operates in compliance with applicable cGMP, quality, regulatory, legal, environmental, health and safety, and internal policy requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Industry leading 401(k) savings plan.
• Insurance coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Various wellness incentives.
• Paid vacation time.
• Sick time.
• Company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree