Senior Program Manager

Danaher Corporation

Fargo, ND(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$150,000–$170,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Support, Capacity Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Drug Products, Forecasting, Genomic Medicine, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Metrics, Molecular Biology, Multitasking, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Strategic Accounts, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Work From Home

LOCATION

Fargo, ND

POSTED

Today

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron , one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron , we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers . As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible.

The Senior Program Manager will foster and maintain strategic, long-term partnerships with select key Clients by ensuring continued successful execution to meet their clinical and commercial needs. This individual collaborates closely with the Commercial Key Account Manager and serves as the primary point of contact for management of already established contracts and project/program execution. Sr. Program manager will be part of the Program Management Team for the mRNA business reporting to Vice President and General Manager located in Fargo, ND and this role will be fully remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Lead Program and Project Execution: Lead highly complex, multi-program portfolios across strategic accounts, owning end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent projects with significant revenue, risk, and cross-functional dependencies , ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.

+ Cultivate Strategic Client Relationships: Own and influence senior-level client relationships and account strategy, acting as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, navigating escalations, and shaping program direction and long-term partnership outcomes.

+ Internal Team Alignment and Development: Drive enterprise-wide alignment and decision-making, leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity, resolving competing priorities, and influencing outcomes across functions and leadership levels .

+ Ensure Operational Excellence and Governance: Establish and maintain program governance structures, track project metrics, forecast capacity, and provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities.

+ Support Business Growth and Continuous Improvement: Responsible for overall program health, capacity strategy, business growth, including forecasting demand, identifying risks, leading proposals and renewals, and influencing account expansion and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ B.S. or B.A. required. Advanced degree in scientific field strongly preferred (e.g. molecular biology, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry)

+ 7+ years of experience in a client-facing role as a project, program, or account manager within the life sciences, with preference for 5 + years in a CDMO environment

+ Experience managing programs and contracts in a regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device related field required

+ Strong Drug Product mRNA/LNP and industry understanding; strong preference for late phase/commercial drug product experience.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to forecast risks and implement sustainable solutions.

Travel Requirements:

+ Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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 (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

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 $ 150,000 - $170,000. 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here (https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/notice-to-us-candidates-based-in/applying-for-roles-outside-nyc) .

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

About the Company

Danaher Corporation

Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, dental, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years. At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team. Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

WEBSITE

https://www.danaher.com/