Senior Delivery Leader

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Delivery Leader to lead strategic programs for Pfizer, managing delivery across multiple vendors, teams, and workstreams. The individual will act as a trusted partner to client stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution, proactive risk management, and effective coordination across complex program landscapes.

This role requires a strong delivery background within the pharmaceutical industry, exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, and experience leading large engagements involving multiple partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Own end-to-end delivery of large and complex client programs across multiple teams and vendors.
• Drive execution, governance, planning, milestone tracking, and operational excellence across initiatives.
• Ensure delivery commitments are met while maintaining quality, timelines, and stakeholder confidence.
• Establish clear delivery processes, governance mechanisms, and reporting frameworks.

Cross-Functional & Vendor Management

• Coordinate activities across multiple vendors, internal teams, and client stakeholders.
• Manage program dependencies, delivery risks, escalation paths, and critical decisions.
• Drive alignment across diverse teams to ensure smooth execution and business outcomes.
• Foster collaboration while maintaining accountability across all delivery partners.

Client Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key interface for senior Pfizer stakeholders.
• Communicate delivery status, risks, mitigation plans, dependencies, and key decisions effectively.
• Lead governance meetings, steering committee discussions, and executive reviews.
• Build trusted relationships with client leaders and business sponsors.

Account & Strategic Support

• Partner with account leadership to support client growth and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to solution discussions, planning activities, and engagement expansion opportunities.
• Help position Fractal as a trusted strategic partner within the Pfizer ecosystem.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor delivery managers, project leads, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
• Facilitate effective coordination between onsite and offshore teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale technology, analytics, or digital transformation programs.
• Strong experience managing engagements involving multiple vendors and distributed teams.
• Proven track record of successful delivery within Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences organizations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, dependency management, and delivery operations.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced client environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI, Data & Analytics, Digital Products, or GenAI initiatives.
• Experience supporting large enterprise transformation programs.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Agile, or equivalent delivery certifications.

Pay:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $150,000 - $200,000. In addition, for the current performance period, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a "free time" PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation.