Program Manager

Overview

Our work with a myriad of biopharma companies means each project we work on brings a unique set of challenges. As Program Manager, you are the key link between our customers and our FDB team. You have the uncanny ability to work and build relationships with clients and internal cross-functional teams alike, are an effortless communicator, and can quickly get up to speed on our technology, bringing deep knowledge that will serve as the backbone for the project. You have great EQ, are the most organized person on the team, and are skilled at navigating ambiguity.

 

As the critical point of contact for our partners, our Program Managers are FDB’s biggest ambassadors. You represent our company: our mission of advancing tomorrow’s medicine, our passion for collaborating with our partners for life, and our dedication to seeing every project through with the highest amount of integrity and impact. If you want a high-visibility, cross-discipline, intensely collaborative position with undeniable importance, apply today.

 

External US

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We’re 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 FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. Here, you’ll work alongside and learn from some of the most dedicated scientists, engineers, and manufacturers in the industry. We’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what FDB calls Genki. Join us and discover a community that thrives on diversity and never scares away from a complex challenge. At FDB, you determine what’s possible.

 

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to work at our RTP, NC location. The successful candidate will be accountable for the planning & delivery of programs from the point of contract signature (Scope of Work / Letter of Intent / Contract) through program closure. They will ensure we provide services in alignment with our contracted commitment to clients and our company vision/mission (strategy and compliance). The Program Manager typically handles an average load of 2-4 programs receives and receives coaching & guidance from the Head of Program Management.

 

 

 

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execution/Delivery:

• Lead the planning and execution of programs in alignment with FDB-Program Management business case (vision, mission, SWOT/SIPOC, strategy-goals-objectives).
• Onboard with Sales Team and transition to become the primary liaison for program planning & execution upon notification that a Verbal Win / Letter of Intent has been confirmed by the Sales Team.
• After the Sales Team completes the initial draft Scope of Work (SOW) & Price/Payment Schedule (PPS), the CPL engages impacted functional areas for inputs to ensure SOW elements are complete and realistic.
• Ensure that the SOW is organized based on revenue-generating segments of work.
• Ensure that financial activities & program milestones are aligned (SOW, PPS, revenue recognition milestones, change orders, invoicing/payment activities).
• Coordinate completion of the Contract elements (BSA-MSA, Quality Agreement, PPS, SOW).
• Develop and maintain Master Project Plan (MPP) including accurate durations & accountabilities for all revenue-generating milestones throughout the scope of the program (contract sign, PD US/DS, AD, Tech transfer, Clinical-Commercial Mfg, QA, QC, Release, Ship deliverables, Transfer in (materials/eqpt, methods, documentation), Transfer out (materials/eqpt, methods, documentation).
• Partner with the Sales Team to identify opportunities for additional work within the current contract.
• Partner with functional roles who oversee planning & execution to ensure that MPP revenue generating milestones are accurately translated into functional deliverables (e.g. Planning director, QC-QA-PD-MFG readiness liaisons).
• Understand the approach and details of pricing strategy and sure that all work requested beyond the SOW/contract is covered by change orders.

 

Governance / Infrastructure:

• Confirm SLT sponsors, Joint Steering Committees & project teams for all programs.
• Organize, lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams for each program. Provide a standard agenda and meeting summaries (discussion points, decisions, action-risk log). Implement a project team meeting cadence which enables appropr