Program Manager – Pharma R&D

Job Title: Program Manager Pharma R&D

Location SFO CA Hybrid 3 days

Employment type: Contract

Mode: Remote

Rate: $110/hr.

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior Program Manager to lead and drive complex RFPs and delivery programs for Pharma R&D imaging data platforms that integrate clinical imaging ML/AI and multi modal R&D data (imaging omics clinical RWD). This role sits at the intersection of business technology and science owning the end to end RFP lifecycle and subsequent program execution-from discovery and solution shaping through delivery governance.

The ideal candidate brings strong Pharma R&D domain knowledge with ability to orchestrate cross functional teams (data engineering ML clinical SMEs architecture partners) in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

RFP Leadership

• Own end to end RFP management for Pharma R&D imaging platforms including scope definition solution orchestration pricing inputs risk management and submission governance
• Coordinate inputs from data architects AI/ML leads clinical SMEs and delivery teams to create cohesive compliant RFP responses
• Drive open architecture cost effectiveness ML scalability and workflow modernization

Program & Delivery Governance

• Lead large scale R&D imaging data platform programs using hybrid Agile delivery models
• Establish program governance milestones dependency management and risk mitigation across data ingestion ML pipelines visualization and experience layers
• Manage delivery across multi vendor / CRO integrated environments ensuring alignment with clinical workflows
• Track program KPIs related to quality timelines regulatory compliance and value realization

AI / ML & Imaging Platform Oversight

• Oversee implementation of ML enabled imaging workflows including model training validation lifecycle management and performance monitoring
• Partner with data science teams to operationalize computer vision image analytics and AI assisted insights

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary program interface for R&D IT leaders data platform heads architects and scientific stakeholders
• Support executive level reviews steering committees and decision making forums

Required Qualifications

Domain & Program Experience

• 15 years of experience in program / engagement management within Pharma Biotech or Life Sciences
• Proven experience leading RFPs and large transformation programs in R&D IT clinical platforms or data/AI initiatives
• Strong understanding of Pharma R&D value chain including clinical development clinical operations and research analytics

Regulatory & Quality Awareness

• Working knowledge of GxP data privacy validation and compliance considerations in Pharma R&D systems
• Experience driving programs in regulated environments with audit and inspection readiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with R&D data platforms
• PMP PgMP SAFe or equivalent program management certifications