Transformation Leader - External Manufacturing - Biologics

Role Summary

The Transformation Leader at the EM&S GBU level leads transformation initiatives, acting as the primary link between the central transformation office and local EM&S GBU teams. The role focuses on driving engagement, building change readiness, and ensuring that transformation objectives deliver sustainable impact within the GBU. This position acts as a local transformation enabler, ensuring alignment with the global vision while guaranteeing practical adoption and ownership in the GBU. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Transformation Leader to implement enterprise-wide programs within the GBU.
• Localize change strategies to fit the GBU context, culture, and priorities.
• Act as a key point of contact for all change-related activities in the GBU.

• Ensure employees and managers understand the why, what, and how of transformation initiatives.
• Develop and execute communication and training plans to maximize adoption.
• Monitor adoption and embed new behaviors, processes, and tools into the GBU.

• Build strong relationships with GBU leaders to support them as change sponsors.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and teams to reinforce change behaviors.
• Act as a trusted advisor to GBU leadership on change readiness and risks.

• Track change adoption KPIs and report progress to the Transformation Leader and GBU leadership.
• Identify resistance, barriers, and adoption gaps, and proactively recommend solutions.
• Capture lessons learned to continuously improve change implementation in the GBU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in change management or organizational transformation.
• Strong knowledge of CMO/CDMO manufacturing - Required.
• Strong knowledge of change management frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record in supporting digital, operational, or organizational transformation programs.
• Certification in Change Management or Project Management is a plus.

Skills

• Change Management methodologies
• Project/Program Management
• Communication and facilitation
• Stakeholder engagement and coaching
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Digital literacy (AI, automation, cloud) and ability to translate transformation into operational impact
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence without authority
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments

Education

• Not explicitly separate; included in Qualifications as Bachelor’s degree requirement

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid role requiring onsite presence 3 days per week