Associate Director – Technical Project Management

Role Overview

• Lead a portfolio of Pharma IT projects from initiation through closeout, including GxP systems (LIMS, ELN, clinical trial systems, manufacturing execution systems, data platforms), infrastructure, integrations, and digital transformation efforts.
• Define and enforce project governance, SDLC and validation-related processes, and reporting cadence; adapt and champion delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) appropriate to regulated environments.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, resource and capacity forecasts, risk and issue logs, dependency maps, and change-control processes aligned with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee requirements management, vendor selection, contract execution, and third-party validation activities; coordinate with QA and validation teams to ensure compliance.
• Provide strong stakeholder engagement across R&D, Clinical, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, IT Security, Data Governance, and Commercial functions; communicate status, risks, mitigation plans, and decision-ready options to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Manage financial aspects of projects: budget creation, tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting; ensure cost controls and value realization.
• Mentor, coach, and develop project managers and technical leads; establish clear performance expectations and career development plans.
• Lead risk management and contingency planning, including cybersecurity risk assessments and business continuity considerations for critical systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, including lessons learned, metrics, and process optimization tied to compliance and quality outcomes.
• Facilitate regulatory readiness activities and audit support, prepare project artifacts for inspections, and ensure traceability of requirements, design, testing, and release records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive IT project/program management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in pharmaceutical or life sciences IT.
• Demonstrated experience delivering GxP-regulated systems, clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF), laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN), manufacturing systems (MES), or enterprise data platforms.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and practical experience applying hybrid approaches in regulated projects.
• Proven vendor management experience with CROs, system integrators, and SaaS providers in pharma contexts.
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting to senior leaders and supporting inspection/audit readiness.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets and forecasting.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• SDLC

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days