Program Manager – Business Capability – Lead

Job Title: Program Management & Operational Excellence
Job Location: Lawrence Township, NJ (50% Onsite at Princeton Pike)
Job Duration: 1-2 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Payrate: $110.96 - $123.29/ hr on w2

Job Summary:

• We are seeking highly skilled professionals to support process optimization and strategic transformation initiatives within Drug Development.
• Contractors will work alongside internal leaders to drive operational excellence, project management, and change management across a portfolio of high-impact workstreams.
• This role requires strong program management capabilities, process design and analysis expertise, and the ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations that improve cycle time, productivity, and quality.
• Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and bring a practical, hands-on approach to executing complex initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide program management support across multiple workstreams, including project planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and progress reporting.
• Partner with Business Process Owners and leaders to design, document, and implement future-state processes, ensuring alignment across functions and governance structures.
• Develop and maintain process maps, SOP updates, and supporting documentation using enterprise tools (e.g., Adonis, MS Project, OnePlan).
• Lead implementation and change management activities, including communication and socialization plans, training development support, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support value realization through tracking of benefits, performance metrics, and initiative outcomes; provide analysis to diagnose root causes of underperformance and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage initiative portfolio dashboards and reporting to ensure visibility and alignment with org priorities.
• Deliver high-quality materials for exec communications, including presentations, dashboards, and briefs.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and sustainability by creating playbooks, transition materials, and tools to embed continuous improvement practices within the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD) preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, operational excellence, or business process improvement within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong background in change management and implementation planning, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Experience in process mapping, performance analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma certification preferred).
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and tools used in business process management (e.g., Adonis, OnePlan, MS Project, workflow automation tools).
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to prepare executive-level presentations and engage stakeholders effectively.
• High proficiency critical thinking, problem-solving, & decision-making under dynamic and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in transformation environments.
• Track record of delivering results in large, complex organizations with competing demands.

Physical Demands:

• Office Work.