Job Details

Job Title: Program Manager – Pharma R&D

Location: San Francisco, California,(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 multi-modal R&D data (imaging, omics, clinical, RWD). This role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and science, owning the end-to-end 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 cross-functional teams (data engineering, ML, clinical SMEs, architecture, partners) in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

RFP Leadership

• Own end-to-end 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 large-scale 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 multi-vendor / CRO-integrated 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 ML-enabled imaging workflows, including model training, validation, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring
• Partner with data science teams to operationalize computer vision, image analytics, and AI-assisted insights

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary program interface for R&D IT leaders, data platform heads, architects, and scientific stakeholders
• Support executive-level reviews, steering committees, and decision-making 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

Email: ...@venusgeo.com