Pacer Group
Overview
This range is provided by Pacer Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90.00/hr - $97.00/hr Role Details
Job Title:
Global Program Manager Duration:
08 Months Location:
Santa Monica, CA 90404 Role Overview
The
Global Program Manager (GPM)
serves as a strategic partner to the Product Team Leader (PTL) and Development Lead, driving cross-functional alignment, managing timelines and risks, and enabling informed decision-making across the Product Team (PT) and Research and Development Team (RDT). The GPM holds primary accountability for overall program outcomes. Responsibilities
Drive alignment across program interdependencies and portfolio-level goals. Partner with PTL and Development Lead to execute program strategy. Lead goal setting, progress tracking, and outcome communication across teams and stakeholders. Ensure data accuracy and timeline integrity within enterprise portfolio and timeline systems. Maintain accurate and current program information across online systems and dashboards. Elevate and track risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Prepare teams for governance engagements (Portfolio Committee, Development Review Committee), ensuring readiness and alignment. Lead bi-annual operating plan processes, ensuring accurate cost forecasting. Collaborate with finance, operations, and functional leads to manage budgets and resources. Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across cross-functional teams. Monitor and report on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Develop executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations. Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or related discipline, and 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience Strong foundation in project management principles; PMP or equivalent certification preferred. Extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Preferred Qualifications
Deep functional expertise in at least one domain: Research, Development, or Commercialization. Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, experience in Early Development strongly preferred. Oncology and cell therapy experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to influence without direct authority and foster strong cross-functional collaboration. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights. Strategic problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity. Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments. Experience with Planisware or similar enterprise project portfolio management tools preferred. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Science and Project Management Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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This range is provided by Pacer Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90.00/hr - $97.00/hr Role Details
Job Title:
Global Program Manager Duration:
08 Months Location:
Santa Monica, CA 90404 Role Overview
The
Global Program Manager (GPM)
serves as a strategic partner to the Product Team Leader (PTL) and Development Lead, driving cross-functional alignment, managing timelines and risks, and enabling informed decision-making across the Product Team (PT) and Research and Development Team (RDT). The GPM holds primary accountability for overall program outcomes. Responsibilities
Drive alignment across program interdependencies and portfolio-level goals. Partner with PTL and Development Lead to execute program strategy. Lead goal setting, progress tracking, and outcome communication across teams and stakeholders. Ensure data accuracy and timeline integrity within enterprise portfolio and timeline systems. Maintain accurate and current program information across online systems and dashboards. Elevate and track risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Prepare teams for governance engagements (Portfolio Committee, Development Review Committee), ensuring readiness and alignment. Lead bi-annual operating plan processes, ensuring accurate cost forecasting. Collaborate with finance, operations, and functional leads to manage budgets and resources. Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across cross-functional teams. Monitor and report on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Develop executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations. Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or related discipline, and 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience Strong foundation in project management principles; PMP or equivalent certification preferred. Extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Preferred Qualifications
Deep functional expertise in at least one domain: Research, Development, or Commercialization. Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, experience in Early Development strongly preferred. Oncology and cell therapy experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to influence without direct authority and foster strong cross-functional collaboration. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights. Strategic problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity. Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments. Experience with Planisware or similar enterprise project portfolio management tools preferred. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Science and Project Management Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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