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Senior Director Program Management

$233.6k - $321k

Bio-Rad Laboratories

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.

How You'll Make An Impact:

  • 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.

What You Bring:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
  • Work Experience: 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.

Location: This position must be based in Irvine, CA OR Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits: We're proud to offer a variety of options, including 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), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $233,600 to $321,000 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Fraud Alert : Bio-Rad has received reports of individuals posing as Bio-Rad recruiters to obtain information, including personal and financial, from applicants. Beware of these fake "recruiters" and job scams. Click here for more information on this scam and how to avoid it. #LI-AK1 #LI-Hybrid

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

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