Transformation Leader - External Manufacturing - Biologics

Role Summary

The Transformation Leader at the EM&S GBU level supports transformation initiatives within the EM&S GBU, serving as the primary link between the central transformation office and local GBU teams. The role focuses on driving engagement, building change readiness, and ensuring that transformation objectives deliver sustainable impact within the GBU. It acts as a local transformation enabler, ensuring alignment with the global vision while guaranteeing practical adoption and ownership in the GBU.

Responsibilities

• Support Transformation Delivery: 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.
• Drive Adoption & Engagement: 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.
• Stakeholder & Leadership Support: 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.
• Change Measurement & Reporting: 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

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

Skills

• Vision & Strategy: Strategic thinking; organizational alignment.
• Change Management: Master methodologies; resistance management; change communication.
• Operational Competencies: Project/Program Management; translate transformation into operational impact; problem-solving; process optimization; digital literacy; innovation.
• Relational Competencies / Leadership & Influence: Cross-functional collaboration; inspirational leadership; influence without authority; emotional intelligence; negotiation.
• Soft Skills: Clear communication; empathy; resilience and adaptability.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.

Additional Requirements

• This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 3 days per week.