Program Manager is responsible for managing programs within the RNA Business unit.
This position reports to the Vice President and General Manager, mRNA CDMO and is part of the mRNA program Management Team located in Fargo, ND and will be fully remote. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:- Lead Program and Project Execution: Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of standardized programs and projects across client accounts, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
- Cultivate Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients at all levels, effectively managing conflict and fostering long-term partnerships through proactive communication and collaboration.
- Internal Team Alignment and Development: Serve as the primary liaison for internal project teams, mentoring team members and ensure high-quality client service.
- Ensure Operational Excellence and Governance: Maintain program governance structures, track project metrics, forecast capacity, and provide regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities.
- Support Business Growth and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal development, contract renewals, and account strategy, while leading initiatives that drive continuous improvement and organizational growth
The essential requirements of the job include:- B.S. or B.A. required. Advanced degree in scientific field strongly preferred (e.g. molecular biology, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry)
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in a client-facing role as a project, program, within the life sciences, with preference for 3+ years in a CDMO environment
- Experience managing projects and contracts in a regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, technology-driven related field required
- mRNA LNP Drug Product experience and industry understanding
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to forecast risks and implement sustainable solutions
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:- Ability to travel - 25% of the time, On-site Fargo, ND location or client location visits
Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Aldevron we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Aldevron can provide.
The annual salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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