As Senior Director, Global Program Management, you will be the strategic orchestrator for complex, multidisciplinary programs spanning geographies, functions, and sites. You’ll serve as the client’s most trusted partner—setting governance, aligning outcomes, and making informed trade-offs through rigorous risk management. Your leadership will ensure flawless execution and exceptional customer satisfaction through quality, reliable delivery, and resilient relationships. At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we call the energy that powers this impact “Genki”—and we invite you to bring yours.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are 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.

Join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and help make the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what we call Genki. 
 
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop high-performing, global virtual program teams—driving accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and results. Partner closely with the Global Account Lead to build a partnership for life.
• Serve as the executive point of contact and principal customer liaison. Establish governance models, communicate transparently, align outcomes to client objectives, and address concerns promptly.
• Own program financials and commercial stewardship: P&L elements (budget, margin, cash flow), scenario planning, change orders/contract amendments, and delivery against cost/schedule/quality.
• Set strategic program planning and portfolio governance: define multi-year roadmaps, scope/benefits, resourcing, and alignment with enterprise strategy and global priorities.
• Drive enterprise risk management across technical, supply, regulatory, and commercial domains—implementing controls, contingencies, and escalation pathways to ensure reliable delivery.
• Oversee program performance: manage milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical path; leverage program management tools to pre-empt risks and roadblocks; report to internal ELT and clients.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence—standardizing best practices, codifying lessons learned, and elevating speed and quality with a Lean/Six Sigma mindset.
• Build program management capabilities: mentor PMs, reinforce governance, and succession plan for critical roles.
• Partner with Global Account Leads and BD on strategic pursuits—proposals, solution design, pricing strategies, and win themes.
• Synthesize insights and recommendations for the ELT—informing strategic prioritization and investment decisions.
• And all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or related field is required.
• 15+ years total professional experience, including 10+ years leading complex global programs/portfolios
• 8+ years experience in CDMO or pharmaceutical industry, with a preference for biologics manufacturing and/or advanced therapy
• Proven experience of working with complex, global clients
• Demonstrated success in program management at global level
• Experience in coaching and leading global, virtual teams
• Strong financial acumen (budgeting, margin management, risk/opportunity analysis); adept at contract/change management and scenario planning

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in life science is preferred.
• PgMP or PMP certification.
• Experience building global program governance frameworks and standard work.
• Familiarity with biologics manufacturing modalities (e.g., mAbs, viral vectors, cell therapies) and tech transfer in GMP environments.

What we offer

Competitive compensation. Additionally, our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

Why join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

• Impact that matters: Lead programs critical to our most strategic customers and the patients they serve.
• Global scope: Orchestrate across sites and functions, partnering with senior executives inside and outside the organization.
• Culture of Genki: Discover what inspires you, and bring your energy to a team committed to excellence, inclusion, and continuous growth.

Fuel your purpose at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies—where we’re advancing tomorrow’s medicine and empowering bold, curious people to chase the impossible. We’re a company of emboldened goal seekers driven to better ourselves, our communities, and the world. If you thrive on turning complexity into clarity for the industry’s most strategic customers, this is your stage.

This is a global position that will support all our FUJIFILM Biotechnologies sites. This position can be based at any of our locations around the globe. Benefits and compensation will be governed by the location that you are based from and considered your home site. 

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