Director, Client Program Management at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Pharmaceutical Operations, CDMO Environment, Cross-functional Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Governance Frameworks, Strategic Planning, Client Relationship Management, Resource Allocation, KPI Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Management, Executive Presentation, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Client Program Management based in the United States. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of client success, program governance, and pharmaceutical operations within a highly regulated CDMO environment. You will be responsible for overseeing complex, multi-phase client programs from early development through commercialization, ensuring alignment between client expectations and internal execution capabilities. The role requires strong strategic oversight to coordinate cross-functional teams across development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain functions. You will establish and maintain program management frameworks that drive consistency, transparency, and performance across a portfolio of high-impact projects. Acting as a key client-facing leader, you will manage senior stakeholder relationships, resolve escalations, and ensure successful delivery against technical, regulatory, and commercial commitments. This is a highly visible role where leadership directly influences program success, client satisfaction, and long-term business growth. \n Accountabilities: Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of client programs across pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives. Establish and maintain program governance structures, reporting frameworks, and KPI systems to support performance tracking and executive decision-making. Lead integrated program planning, resource allocation, and prioritization across cross-functional teams including development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain. Ensure execution of complex client programs against defined milestones, budgets, timelines, and regulatory compliance requirements. Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for key client relationships, including issue resolution, governance discussions, and executive business reviews. Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation strategies, and resolution of operational or resource constraints across the program portfolio. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program delivery efficiency, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. Develop and mentor high-performing program management teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong execution discipline. Support business development and client retention efforts through strategic engagement, contract expansion opportunities, and proposal review input. Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and internal compliance standards across all program activities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or related discipline required; advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MS, MBA, or equivalent) preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in program or project management within pharmaceutical, CDMO, or similarly regulated life sciences environments. Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional portfolios across development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior executives and external clients. Demonstrated ability to design and implement program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and best-practice project management methodologies. Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills, including leading high-level client meetings and business reviews. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate risks and drive data-informed decisions. Experience managing client escalations and resolving complex operational or contractual challenges in a matrix organization. Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, and modern AI-enabled planning tools. PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred. Benefits: Competitive annual salary aligned with senior leadership roles in the pharmaceutical CDMO industry. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, innovation-driven life sciences environment. Leadership role with high visibility and direct impact on client success and portfolio performance. Exposure to end-to-end pharmaceutical development and commercialization programs. Strong emphasis on professional growth, continuous improvement, and leadership development. Collaborative, cross-functional working environment with senior executive engagement. Opportunity to influence strategic client relationships and long-term business expansion. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Oversee complex, multi-phase pharmaceutical client programs from early development through commercialization within a CDMO environment. Establish program governance frameworks and lead cross-functional teams to ensure delivery against technical, regulatory, and commercial commitments.