Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting, a leading life sciences consultancy, as a Project Manager. You will be responsible for leading large IT programs or managing a PMO within the pharmaceutical industry. This role requires extensive experience in executive communication, MS Office, and Smartsheets, along with a strong understanding of systems deployment and risk management. A Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field and 10+ years of experience in the Pharma/Biopharma industry are required. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including excellent healthcare options, family-focused benefits, financial security, tuition reimbursement, and employee recognition programs. Your contributions will make a meaningful impact on shaping the future of life sciences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree within a life science or related field
• 10+ years of experience within the Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotech industry with at least 3+ years as a project manager leading cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Life sciences experience
• Experience using MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheets
• Excellent communication and leadership skills as well as a strong work ethic
• Experience within a cGMP and FDA regulated environment
• Diligent with strong skills in executive communication
• Expert in MS Office and Smartsheets
• Experience leading large IT programs and/or managing a PMO for business strategy and development in a large organization
• Knowledge of drug development and the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of systems deployment and integration, including requirements, risk management, alignment of cross-functional stakeholders, and management of multiple workstreams, processes, and governance
• Comfortable leading the use of PM tools and dashboards (e.g., PowerBI and Smartsheets)
• Enjoys clarifying ambiguity, problem-solving, and developing and deploying systems with user adoption in mind

Responsibilities

• Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements
• Leverage interpersonal skills and good judgment to effectively navigate and drive project execution to meet or exceed project goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to create, execute, and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements
• Identify needs for changes to the plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives
• Facilitate team meetings and workshops to meet project needs
• Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee
• Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate trade-off decisions, and remove obstacles
• Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion
• Utilize appropriate tools and/or methodologies to manage projects, problem-solve, and document project information (RACI, SIPOC, etc.)
• Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, flexible time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: 401(k) with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs