Description

Role

Our global Pharma partner requires Senior IT Project/Program Manager – System Integration (SAP)with experience in Pharma. In this strategic role, you will:

  • lead complex S integration projects
  • specifically focusing on Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • You will drive project success through meticulous planning, analytical problem-solving, and decisive leadership while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage vendors and stakeholders on multiple projects 

  • Start Date: ASAP into July 2026

    Duration: 1 year to start, 2 program

    Location: REMOTE / Vacaville CA USA ( midway between San Fran and Sacramento)

    Remote with travel with some ADHOC travel onsite for key project milestones / travel expenses paid

    Key Requirements

  • Excellent PM/Program management experience
  • Pharma experience
  • Domain knowledge: Systems Integrations / SAP implementation
  • Strong communications, stakeholder and vendor management 
  • Remote, willingness to travel to Vacaville if required
  • Start date: asap

  • Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in IT Program Management, with demonstrated success leading enterprise-level initiatives with some hands-on Project Management experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Ability to manage multiple system integration projects simultaneously
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with system integrations in SAP
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including FDA compliance and GxP standards
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong organizational and time management capabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Experience with data integration, ETL processes, and system architecture design

  • The Role

  • Lead end-to-end systems integration projects in SAP for LIMS and MES systems, managing scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies aligned with organizational objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, quality assurance, and business stakeholders to define requirements and ensure successful implementation
  • Analyze complex business processes and design optimized SAP integration solutions that enhance operational efficiency
  • Oversee vendor management, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring throughout project lifecycle
  • Ensure all implementations comply with FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, and pharmaceutical industry best practices
  • Conduct stakeholder communication and manage expectations through regular status updates and executive reporting
  • Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges with a detail-oriented, analytical approach
  • Mentor and guide project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
  • Document project deliverables, lessons learned, and best practices for organizational knowledge management
  • Manage system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) protocols