Sr. Director PMO, Advanced Diagnostics

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Job DescriptionThis role is being posted to complete a prior recruiting process run by Waters Corporation. A candidate has already been selected for this role, and this job posting is provided solely for transactional purposes. Waters Corporation conducted all recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, screening, and hiring decisions. The Senior Director, PMO, Advanced Diagnostics will lead Program and Portfolio Management across the Advanced Diagnostics R&D organization, supporting Product Development and Technology initiatives from strategy through execution. This role is responsible for advancing Program and Portfolio Management capabilities across the portfolio, ensuring robust governance, transparent prioritization, effective resource allocation, and successful program execution aligned with business objectives. Reporting to the Vice President, R&D, Advanced Diagnostics, the Senior Director will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive portfolio visibility, investment decisions, and organizational effectiveness. This leader will oversee portfolio governance processes, strengthen cross-functional planning and execution, and establish consistent ways of working across R&D, Product Development, Technology, and Commercial teams. The Senior Director will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's innovation portfolio is aligned with strategic priorities, resources are deployed effectively, risks are proactively managed, and key milestones are delivered predictably and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership • Lead and continuously evolve the Advanced Diagnostics Program Management Office (PMO) strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, growth priorities, and innovation objectives. • Advance Program and Portfolio Management capabilities across the organization by implementing best practices, standardized processes, tools, and governance frameworks. • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Portfolio Management & Governance • Lead portfolio management activities across Product Development and Technology organizations. • Establish and maintain portfolio governance processes that support data-driven decision-making and strategic investment prioritization. • Drive portfolio reviews, annual strategic planning processes, and leadership decision forums. • Ensure programs are prioritized according to strategic value, resource availability, business impact, and organizational objectives. • Oversee execution of the Advanced Diagnostics development portfolio, ensuring programs meet cost, quality, timeline, and business objectives. • Strengthen cross-functional planning and execution through disciplined program management practices and integrated operating rhythms. • Monitor portfolio health and proactively address program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints. Resource & Budget Management • Lead portfolio capacity planning and resource prioritization across multiple development programs. • Ensure effective allocation of talent, budget, and operational resources to maximize portfolio outcomes. • Partner with Finance and R&D leadership to support annual planning, investment decisions, and ongoing portfolio optimization. Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across R&D, Global Technical Service, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations. • Facilitate alignment among leadership teams regarding portfolio priorities, trade-off decisions, and resource allocation. • Communicate portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership. Organizational Leadership • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of program and portfolio management professionals. • Build organizational capability in project, program, and portfolio management disciplines. • Champion collaborative ways of working that enable successful cross-functional execution across R&D and commercial teams. Performance Management • Establish and monitor key portfolio performance indicators. • Deliver regular portfolio reviews and executive-level reporting. • Drive continuous improvement efforts based on portfolio metrics and organizational feedback. Preferred Qualifications Education • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management, or related field required. • Master's degree (MBA, MS, Engineering Management, Life Sciences, or related discipline) preferred. • PMP or equivalent project/program management certification preferred. Experience • 10+ years of progressive experience in Program Management, Portfolio Management, Product Development, R&D Operations, or related leadership roles. • 8+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams. • Demonstrated experience leading complex product development portfolios within diagnostics, medical devices, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. • Proven success establishing and advancing Program and Portfolio Management capabilities across global organizations. • Experience leading portfolio governance, stage-gate processes, prioritization frameworks, and executive decision-making forums. • Strong track record driving cross-functional execution across R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Finance organizations. • Experience managing large-scale strategic initiatives with significant business impact, budget accountability, and resource planning responsibilities. Leadership Competencies • Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational priorities into executable portfolio plans. • Proven capability to lead through ambiguity, organizational change, and business transformation. • Excellent communication, presentation, and executive storytelling skills. • Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution and delivery excellence. • Strong people leadership skills with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and talent development. Technical & Functional Expertise • Deep understanding of portfolio management, governance models, prioritization methodologies, and program execution best practices. • Expertise in resource capacity planning, portfolio analytics, risk management, and investment prioritization.