Director, Integration Projects - Seattle, WA

Job Title: Senior Director, Integration Projects 

Department: Office of the President 
Reports To: EVP, Global Head of Just–Evotec Biologics 

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Regular / Full-Time 
Expected End Date: 12/31/2028 (3 years) 

Note: Travel to Europe required for integration, governance, project oversight, and team alignment. Preference for candidates local to Washington; remote may be considered for exceptional candidates. 

About Us

At Just Evotec Biologics (JEB), we believe curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged - it’s celebrated. 

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn’t afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you! 

The Role: Your Challenge… in Our Journey

The Senior Director, Integration Projects is responsible for governing and driving the integration and delivery of Just Evotec Biologics, transitional support for a newly divested entity.  

This role operates at the intersection of strategy, operations, and executive decision-making, ensuring JEB’s milestones are met, risks are proactively mitigated, and outcomes are achieved without overspend. The Senior Director provides enterprise-wide leadership across a highly matrixed global organization—guiding cross-functional teams, influencing senior leaders, and ensuring technical, operational, and financial success.  

This is a highly visible role with responsibility not only for execution but for evaluating and refining governance structures to ensure Just Evotec Biologics success. 

What You’ll Do

Integration Leadership

• Develop, own, and/or oversee the multi-year integration strategy for all major JEB integration and separation initiatives. 

• Align deliverables across programs, ensuring coordinated execution. 

• Lead business prioritization, critical path alignment, and enable strategic decision-making across all workstreams. 

Governance, Reporting & Executive Influence

• Establish and/or chair integration governance bodies, escalation pathways, and decision forums. 

• Report effectiveness of governance structures to leadership and recommend improvements that impact outcomes and financial performance. 

• Prepare and deliver executive updates, including Management Board (MB) updates and materials intended for MB-level review. 

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

• Influence and project manage integration and/or separation activities with senior leaders, managers, and teams across R&D, Operations, Quality, IT, HR, Finance, and enabling functions. 

• Drive alignment, accountability, and clarity in a complex, highly matrixed environment. 

• Ensure consistent integration methodology, tools, and governance across programs. 

Integration Planning & Execution

• Create and/or be responsible for the execution of any integration strategies, roadmaps, milestones, success metrics, and cross-program dependencies. 

• Oversee operational readiness across global workstreams and ensure cross-functional deliverables remain aligned with strategic goals. 

• Proactively identify enterprise-level risks, bottlenecks, and failure points, and drive resolution with senior leadership. 

Technical & Operational Integration

• Ensure deep alignment between JEB’s Continuous Manufacturing model and the drug development deliverables of key portfolio programs. 

• Oversee technical readiness, quality system alignment, tech transfer requirements, site readiness, and biologics manufacturing expectations. 

• Serve as a key strategic liaison between JEB operations and external or partner development teams. 

Digital, IT & Systems Integration

• As needed, lead or liaison for the integration of IT platforms, digital systems, data governance, and cybersecurity alignment across organizations. 

• Oversee harmonization of data environments and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure to support integration outcomes. 

Change Management, Training & Capability Building

• Sponsor and/or oversee organizational change management efforts required to drive alignment and adoption across key stakeholder groups. 

• Ensure training, onboarding, knowledge transfer, and capability-building activities are aligned with integration requirements. 

Budget, Resources & Financial Stewardship

• Own and manage the integration budget and other major cost drivers, including travel and resource expenditures. 

• Ensure disciplined spend management and align budget utilization with program priorities and deliverables. 

• Forecast resource needs and coordinate allocation across global teams. 

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred. 

• 15+ years of experience in biologics development, CDMO operations, tech transfer, program leadership, or large-scale global transformation initiatives. 

• 10+ years of leadership experience, including leading leaders, complex global teams, or enterprise projects in a matrixed environment. 

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level integrations, separations, or post-merger integration programs. 

• Deep understanding of biologics manufacturing, GMP requirements, operational readiness, and the interconnected nature of continuous manufacturing operations and drug development. 

• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership teams, C-suite, and Board-level audiences. 

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional senior leaders without direct authority and drive enterprise-level accountability. 

• Strong experience with project governance, portfolio management, enterprise risk management, and strategic decision-making. 

• Proficiency with project and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Teams, SharePoint). 

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred. 

• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation and system integration initiatives. 

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

• Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. You could be locally based in Seattle, Washington area or based in the East Coast area.

• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

• Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

• A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind—just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of JustEvotec Biologics.

Let your curiosity guide your career—#BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Just Evotec Biologics!

Note that this role is a three (3) year fixed term RFT role with an expected end date of 12/31/2028. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $168,000 to $200,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.