DescriptionRole Overview - Fully Remote role, US based candidates only
The Associate Director, Change & Program Management plays a pivotal role in driving BioMarin's supply chain transformation agenda. This individual contributor leads high-impact change initiatives and manages a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned to strategic goals. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to embed operational excellence and ensure sustainable adoption of new ways of working across the global supply chain.
Key ResponsibilitiesChange Management Strategy & Execution- Lead structured change management efforts for transformation initiatives, including communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking.
- Apply formal change methodologies to assess readiness, manage resistance, and monitor success metrics.
- Develop and deliver enablement materials, workshops, and coaching to support change adoption across functions.
Portfolio Management & Governance- Oversee a portfolio of supply chain improvement projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and measurable value delivery.
- Facilitate governance routines, prioritize initiatives, and track benefits realization and KPIs.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources and manage interdependencies across initiatives.
Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools (e.g., root-cause analysis, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
- Drive operational efficiency, quality, and cost optimization across planning, manufacturing, logistics, and clinical supply chain.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration- Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain and core functions (Commercial, Manufacturing, QA/GxP, Finance, IT).
- Facilitate working sessions, governance forums, and decision-making cadences to align stakeholders and resolve blockers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and shared ownership of change.
Performance Tracking & Operational Handover- Define and monitor KPIs for change adoption and project outcomes.
- Ensure structured handover of initiatives to operational teams, with clear roles and responsibilities.
- Recommend and execute post-implementation enhancements to maximize long-term value.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or master's preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or transformation roles within biopharma or regulated industries.
- Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and managing improvement portfolios.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis), project management tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
