Senior Director Program Management
About The Position
At Bio-Rad, we are looking for a Senior Director of Program Management to lead our New Product Development PMO within the Clinical Diagnostics Group. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will shape how we deliver innovation at scale and drive meaningful impact across a global organization. You will partner closely with leaders across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality to move complex programs from concept through commercialization. Along the way, you will help evolve how we work by strengthening program management capabilities, improving portfolio visibility, and driving adoption of modern tools, including AI-enabled workflows. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building, leading, and transforming teams while staying connected to the work that brings new products to market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
- 15 or more years of experience managing complex, cross-functional programs within biotech or a similar industry.
- Proven experience leading global teams and driving large-scale program or 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.
Benefits
- competitive medical plans for you and your family
- free HSA funds
- a new fertility offering with stipend
- group life and disability
- paid parental leave
- 401k plus profit sharing
- an employee stock purchase program
- a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform
- extensive learning and development opportunities
- education benefits
- student debt relief program
- pet insurance
- wellness challenges and support
- paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
