$120K - 180K a year
Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of pharmaceutical CRO domain programs, oversee multiple teams, drive governance, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
15+ years IT experience, 8+ years pharmaceutical CRO domain experience, 8-10 years project/program management, strong stakeholder and team management, technical degree required.
Program Delivery Manager – Pharmaceutical Industry - CRO Domain (REMOTE - EST) We are looking to hire a candidate with the skills sets mentioned and experience for one of our clients within the pharmaceutical Industry. This is a Remote position. Job summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Program Delivery Manager with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry with very good experience with the CRO (Contract Research Organization) domain. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading large-scale IT delivery programs, managing cross functional teams, and driving successful outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments with major pharmaceutical companies. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of programs within the Pharmaceutical - CRO domain, ensuring alignment with customer goals and business outcomes. • Act as the single point of contact for the customer, maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders and the delivery team and ensuring transparent communication. • Oversee multiple project teams (onsite and offshore) to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business, technology, and vendor partners. • Drive program governance, reporting, risk management, and issue resolution. • Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies relevant to the pharmaceutical industry to enhance delivery efficiency and innovation. • Ensure effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and coordination across all program phases. • Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to meet delivery and performance goals. Qualifications & Experience: • 15+ years of experience in the IT industry. • 8+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry with a focus on CRO domain — mandatory. • 8–10 years of experience in Project/Program Management experience. • 5+ years as a Program Manager delivering enterprise-scale initiatives. • Proven experience and manage a team including both onsite/offshore resources from a delivery standpoint. • Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination and executive reporting skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage delivery for technology-driven programs. • Familiarity with or exposure to AI tools and solutions in the pharmaceutical space. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline). Other Details: • Location: Remote (Preference for candidates in NC or EST time zone). • Start Date: Tentatively November 1st week, 2025. • Contract Duration: 1 year (with strong possibility of extension for 2+ years). • Position Type: C2C or W-2. • Rate: Market rate.
This job posting was last updated on 10/11/2025