Program Manager Consultant - Life Sciences Enterprise Software

Astrix Inc

$145K — $187K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in life sciences, LIMS, or SaaS
  • Demonstrated ability to drive team accountability
  • Experience using AI tools for project execution
  • Valid PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or similar certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
  • 10+ years in project/program management
  • 5-7 years leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery for strategic customer programs
  • Build and manage project plans and schedules
  • Maintain control over scope, budget, and timelines
  • Serve as primary contact and communicator with executives
  • Conduct kickoffs and status meetings
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation plans
  • Deliver AI-enabled solutions from discovery to optimization
  • Manage scope changes and ensure formal change orders

Benefits

  • Remote work with required travel
  • Potential for permanent hire after 1-year contract
  • Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to leverage AI tools in project management
  • Engagement in continuous improvement practices
Full Job Description
Pay Rate Low: 70.00 | Pay Rate High: 90.00

Program Manager (Life Sciences Enterprise Software)

We're hiring an experienced Program Manager with strong LIMS or SaaS domain expertise to lead strategic customer delivery across complex enterprise environments in the life sciences industry. You'll own the full delivery lifecycle-driving scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role requires someone who can hold teams accountable, communicate clearly with executives, and leverage AI tools daily to accelerate execution.

Pay: $70-$90/hr
Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 8-5pm
Location: Remote (travel required)
Duration: 1-year consulting role with potential for permanent hire

What You'll Do
  • Lead end-to-end delivery for strategic customer programs
  • Build and manage project plans, schedules, and dependencies
  • Maintain tight control over scope, budget, and timelines
  • Serve as the primary customer contact and executive-level communicator
  • Run kickoffs, status meetings, and steering committees
  • Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans
  • Deliver AI-enabled solutions from discovery through optimization
  • Manage scope changes and formal change orders
  • Ensure smooth handoff to Customer Success
  • Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives

Must-Have Qualifications
  • Strong life sciences, LIMS, or SaaS expertise
  • Proven ability to drive accountability and escalate issues when needed
  • Use of AI tools for planning, communication, and delivery
  • Active PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or similar certification

Experience & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of project/program management experience delivering enterprise software
  • 5-7 years leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong understanding of SDLC concepts

***This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!***

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