Program Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Tech Transfer

1w1 week ago

Capgemini

Berwyn, US · Full-time · $125,000 – $170,000

About this role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program/Portfolio Lead in Pharma Manufacturing to lead and manage a portfolio of initiatives/projects. This role coordinates the end-to-end technology transfer process for pharmaceutical products, ensuring seamless transition from development to commercial manufacturing or between sites. It demands strong cross-functional leadership, regulatory awareness, and operational excellence.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including Quality and Manufacturing, while facilitating transfer of technical documentation like process specifications, analytical methods, and validation protocols. Oversee scale-up activities to ensure reproducibility at the receiving site. Develop strategic roadmaps incorporating scenario planning, resource allocation, and benefits realization.

Engage customer stakeholders to understand domain-specific challenges and translate them into actionable project plans. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as FDA, EMA, ICH Q10 and maintain audit readiness. Lead stage-gate reviews, steering committee updates, and monitor project health using KPIs and dashboards.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, identifying pain points and proposing innovative solutions aligned with business objectives. Join a collaborative community at Capgemini, empowered to shape your career and reimagine what's possible. Help leading organizations unlock technology's value for a sustainable, inclusive world.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in project and portfolio management, preferably in consulting or customer-facing roles
Proven ability to manage large-scale portfolios and deliver strategic outcomes
Strong understanding of strategic planning, roadmap development, and enterprise architecture principles
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to speak the customer’s language
Experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, SAFe, Waterfall)
Familiarity with platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira, and enterprise planning tools
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries
Knowledge of demand management, capacity planning

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing
Facilitate the transfer of technical documentation including process specifications, analytical methods, and validation protocols
Oversee scale-up activities and ensure reproducibility at the receiving site
Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps, incorporating scenario planning, resource allocation, and benefits realization
Engage with customer stakeholders to understand domain-specific challenges and translate them into actionable project plans
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH Q10) and internal quality systems
Lead stage-gate reviews and steering committee updates
Monitor project health using KPIs and dashboards, and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies

Benefits

Empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like
Supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world
Help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology
Build a more sustainable, more inclusive world