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About Nexinfo:
NexInfo is a consulting firm focused on improving business processes and automation in the Supply Chain and Product Lifecycle Management sectors. They offer services in business process design, software implementations, managed services, staff augmentation, and SaaS solutions.
The company aims to help businesses across industries achieve their goals through industry best practices, lean process design,and advanced software solutions. Their ERP-related services address challenges such as inventory management, product lifecycle management, demand management, forecasting, sales and operations planning, business intelligence, security compliance, and financial alignment.
Job Title: Global Program Manager
Location: Santa Monica CA
Type: Contract
Role Overview
The Global Program Manager (GPM) serves as a strategic partner to the Product Team Leader (PTL) and Development Lead, driving cross-functional alignment, managing timelines and risks, and enabling informed decision-making across the Product Team (PT) and Research and Development Team (RDT). The GPM holds primary accountability for overall program outcomes. Job Responsibilities
Drive alignment across program interdependencies and portfolio-level goals.
Partner with PTL and Development Lead to execute program strategy.
Lead goal setting, progress tracking, and outcome communication across teams and stakeholders.
Ensure data accuracy and timeline integrity within enterprise portfolio and timeline systems.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and current program information across online systems and dashboards.
Elevate and track risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
Prepare teams for governance engagements (Portfolio Committee, Development Review Committee), ensuring readiness and alignment.
Lead bi-annual operating plan processes, ensuring accurate cost forecasting.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and functional leads to manage budgets and resources.
Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Monitors and reports on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develops executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations. Basic Requirements
Bachelor s degree in life sciences, business or related discipline, and 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience
Strong foundation in project management principles; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Preferred Qualifications
Deep functional expertise in at least one domain: Research, Development, or Commercialization.
Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, experience in Early Development strong preferred.
Oncology and cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and foster strong cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights.
Strategic problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Experience with Planisware or similar enterprise project portfolio management tools preferred.
Thanks & Regards,
Joseph Thambi