Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with capability leaders to formulate and implement annual strategic goals, operational plans, and measurable outcomes.

• Oversee the execution of RDQ priorities using standardized templates, governance structures, and business processes.

• Track organizational targets, milestones, interdependencies, and operational risks.

• Co-facilitate leadership team meetings and organizational forums.

• Create presentations, governance dashboards, decision-making materials, meeting agendas, executive updates, and communications for leadership.

• Ensure follow-up on leadership decisions and assigned action items.

• Act as the main operational liaison between capability leadership and the Strategic Performance & Operations Director.

• Assist in RDQ budget planning and oversight.

• Coordinate functional initiatives and translate enterprise projects into actionable implementation strategies.

• Lead strategic workshops and planning sessions.

• Support transformation efforts, new operational models, and organizational shifts.

• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement on strategies and best practices for organizational change management.

• Establish and implement standardized business processes, governance practices, templates, and tools throughout RDQ.

• Build and/or manage organizational knowledge repositories utilizing SharePoint and MS Teams.

• Assist in workforce and organizational capacity planning.

• Monitor organizational health metrics and suggest improvement measures.

• Convert strategic direction into coordinated execution plans and promote alignment across functions.

• Work closely with the Strategic Performance & Operations director and fellow Program Managers.

• Assist with special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR a Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR an Associate's degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience in program management, business operations, quality assurance, or R&D.

• Experience in supporting leadership teams.

• Strong program or portfolio management skills in a matrixed organization.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a keen attention to detail.

• Experience in developing strategic roadmaps and operational plans.

• Familiarity with financial stewardship.

• Proven ability to integrate global teams with effective collaboration and emotional intelligence.

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, ChatGPT, and Copilot.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries, including knowledge of R&D quality and risk management, is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma and PMP certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where possible.

• Career development opportunities.

• Work/life balance support.