IT Project Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai, India seeks an accomplished IT Project Manager with life sciences domain expertise to lead complex technology initiatives. You will drive delivery across multiple workstreams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methods and GxP standards.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement at executive levels, cross-functional leadership, and the integration of AI tools into the software lifecycle to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years IT experience with 5+ years delivering and managing portfolios.
• 4+ years in pharmaceuticals or life sciences including regulated environments (GxP).
• Background in digital transformation, cloud migration, or application development.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Experience with cross-functional and global delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects to meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate delivery roadmaps, resource allocation, and performance across workstreams.
• Drive accountability within cross-functional teams and resolve delivery challenges.
• Enforce compliance with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and project governance frameworks (GxP).
• Integrate AI tools into the Software Development Life Cycle for efficiency.
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures to ensure continuity.
• Build trust with senior client stakeholders as their primary contact.
• Translate client business needs into strategic IT solutions.
• Communicate transparently to maintain alignment through the lifecycle.
• Provide executive-level reporting and translate technical concepts into business insights.
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent development across distributed teams.
• Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contracts and SLAs.
• Optimize costs while delivering high-quality results.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SDLC & Agile

GxP/regulatory

Budget & portfolio mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

AI in SDLC

Global delivery

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager with expertise in the life sciences or pharmaceutical sector to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives. This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and proficiency in enterprise IT delivery methodologies, especially in regulated environments such as GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects to ensure outcomes meet time, budget, and quality targets
• Coordinate delivery roadmaps, resource allocation, and performance tracking across multiple workstreams
• Drive accountability within cross-functional teams and proactively resolve delivery challenges
• Enforce compliance with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and project governance frameworks, including GxP standards
• Integrate AI tools into the Software Development Life Cycle for enhanced efficiency
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures to ensure continuity
• Build trust and credibility with senior client stakeholders, acting as their primary contact
• Address client business needs with strategic IT solutions aligned with goals
• Communicate transparently with stakeholders to maintain alignment through the project lifecycle
• Provide executive-level reporting and translate technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement
• Drive talent development and motivation across distributed teams
• Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance
• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contracts, service levels, and quality standards
• Optimize costs while achieving high-quality results in project delivery

Requirements

• 10 to 12 years of experience in IT with 5+ years focused on project delivery and managing portfolios
• 4+ years of professional experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences, including regulated/GxP environments
• Background in digital transformation, cloud migration, or application development
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks
• Showcase of stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
• Experience with cross-functional and global delivery teams