Overview

This is a new, highly visible role that will report directly to the COO and will have responsibility for managing the successful implementation of the highest impact programs and projects for the company.  This leader will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and other cross-functional stakeholders to translate Repligen’s global strategy into actionable project plans, oversee the execution of these plans, mitigate risks and adjust strategies as needed to ensure successful implementation of projects.  The role will effectively facilitate change management, cultivate a collaborative environment, manage interdependencies, drive clear communication and move initiatives to completion.  Using a virtual organization approach, adeptly form cross-functional teams suitable for specific projects and initiatives from within the organization for the project duration. 

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the execution of select projects, including setting goals, defining project scopes, allocating resources, managing timelines, and communicating progress/milestones and metrics.
• Establish sensible project meeting and reporting cadences to enable project velocity and hold project owners accountable to established project objectives and metrics with commitment to budgets, timelines and quality.
• Propose and plan key projects and initiatives with the Senior Leadership Team that drive Repligen’s global strategy and facilitate future growth.
• Create and deploy standard execution tools and methods for use in project management efforts across the organization within a variety of functional areas.
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and measure the success of execution efforts.
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by ensuring all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the transformation process.
• Manage a team of Project Managers (longer-term) as well as Chief of Staff who supports the Executive Leadership Team. 
• Provide persistent updates to the Senior Leadership Team on project status, challenges and actions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business leadership, project management, strategic analysis, change management and large-scale program activity for a global, matrixed organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; MBA/Advanced degree desirable
• Experience working in a high-growth organization.
• Experience working in a global organization
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical tools market is preferred

Key Skills

• Demonstrated track record of leading and managing large-scale projects and initiatives.
• Ability to drive organizational change, streamline processes, and implement new systems and/or structures.
• Proven experience successfully leading cross-functional teams on complex projects
• Track record of developing strategic plans, analyzing complex situations, identifying key issues, and implementing effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to set and lead priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong Financial and Business acumen
• Ability to handle multiple large, complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and hold project teams accountable to agreed upon KPI’s.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven data analytics capabilities.

What Repligen Offers

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.