Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Global Program Manager (GPM) to join a high-impact, fast-paced environment supporting a key global client. The GPM will serve as a strategic partner to the Product Team Leader (PTL) and Development Lead , driving alignment across cross-functional teams, ensuring effective execution of program strategy, and enabling informed decision-making across the Product Team (PT) and Research & Development Team (RDT) .

This role carries primary accountability for overall program outcomes and requires a proactive leader who can balance strategic insight with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive alignment across program interdependencies and portfolio-level goals.
• Partner with PTL and Development Lead to execute program strategy and ensure milestone achievement.
• Lead goal-setting, progress tracking, and communication of outcomes across teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of timelines, budgets, and data within enterprise portfolio systems.
• Ensure program information is current and transparent across online dashboards and tools.
• Identify, escalate, and track risks; ensure robust mitigation plans are in place.
• Prepare teams for governance reviews (e.g., Portfolio Committee, Development Review Committee), ensuring readiness and alignment.
• Lead bi-annual operating planning, including accurate cost forecasting.
• Partner with finance, operations, and functional leaders to manage budgets and resource allocations.
• Monitor and report on program health and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure leadership visibility.
• Develop executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy, and recommendations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong foundation in project/program management principles; PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Extensive experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in pharma/biotech.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep functional expertise in one or more areas: Research, Development, or Commercialization.
• Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle ; early development experience strongly preferred.
• Oncology and/or cell therapy program management experience highly desirable.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and foster cross-functional alignment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complexity into actionable insights.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with demonstrated success navigating ambiguity.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and effective in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Planisware or similar project portfolio management tools preferred.

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