Job Title: Program Manager Pharma R&D
Location: SFO, CA (Onsite)
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 multimodal R&D data (imaging, omics, clinical, RWD). This role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and science, owning the endtoend 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 crossfunctional teams (data engineering, ML, clinical SMEs, architecture, partners) in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
RFP Leadership
- Own endtoend 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 largescale 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 multivendor / CROintegrated 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 MLenabled imaging workflows, including model training, validation, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring
- Partner with data science teams to operationalize computer vision, image analytics, and AIassisted insights
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary program interface for R&D IT leaders, data platform heads, architects, and scientific stakeholders
- Support executivelevel reviews, steering committees, and decisionmaking 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.
Thanks
Govardhan
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