Program Manager - Life Sciences

Lead cross-functional transformation programs across core & enabling functions for global life sciences clients. Drive end-to-end delivery including planning, governance, stakeholder management and value realization across complex, multi-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management across R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial workstreams.
• Develop integrated program plans with milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Establish governance including RAID logs, executive updates and steering forums.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across business, operations, and technology teams.
• Manage program financials and benefits realization.
• Drive process transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support transitions, knowledge transfer and stabilization phases.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation across functions.

Skills & Experience

• Strong program / portfolio management across large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience in managing core functional stakeholders across R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Commercial.
• Experience in managing Enabling functional stakeholders across HR, Finance, Procurement, Business Unit/Corporate Technology.
• Clinical trial management, regulatory operations and quality processes (R&D).
• Demand planning, logistics, inventory and supply chain performance management.
• Brand planning, campaign management, launch excellence and field force enablement.
• Experience in process optimization, digital transformation and analytics-led decision making.
• Exposure to ERP, CRM and data platforms (SAP, Salesforce, Veeva etc.)
• Strong structured problem-solving and consulting delivery experience.
• Working knowledge of process mapping optimization best practices.
• Knowledge of managing large scale transition for complex multi-location multi geography engagements.
• Prior experience in Project / Program / Portfolio Management/ Program Management Office (PMO)/ Process Excellence.

To Qualify

• 8-15 years experience in program management or transformation roles.
• Proven experience delivering cross-functional programs.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• PMP / PRINCE2 preferred.