Transformation Leader - External Manufacturing - Biologics

Role Summary

Transformation Leader - External Manufacturing - Biologics, Northborough, MA. Lead transformation initiatives within EM&S GBU, acting as the primary link between the central transformation office and local EM&S GBU teams to ensure projects are adopted and embedded into daily operations, driving engagement, change readiness, and sustainable impact. This role acts as a local transformation enabler, aligning with global vision while ensuring practical adoption and ownership in the GBU. This is a hybrid role requiring three 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‚Äôs 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 ‚Äì 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 management and relationship building
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Digital literacy (AI, automation, cloud)
• Leadership and influence without authority

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid role - 3 days onsite per week required.