Program Manager

PERSOL; Hyderabad, Gurugram District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a Program Manager (Life Sciences) to lead cross-functional transformation programs for global life sciences clients. You will drive end-to-end delivery across R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial workstreams, including planning, governance and value realization.

You will manage governance, RAID logs, budgets, and stakeholder alignment, while guiding process optimization, analytics-driven decision making, and transitions across multi-location engagements.

Qualifications

• 7–17 years’ experience in program management or transformation roles.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred.
• PMP / PRINCE2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management across R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial workstreams.
• Develop integrated program plans with milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Establish governance including RAID logs, executive updates and steering forums.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across business, operations, and technology teams.
• Manage program financials and benefits realization.
• Drive process transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support transitions, knowledge transfer and stabilization phases.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation across functions.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Digital transformation

Analytics

Process optimization

R&D/regulatory/quality

Multi-location programs

PMO

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

PMP/PRINCE2 preferred

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Veeva

Job description

Program Manager (Life Sciences)

Service line: Business Consulting | Location: Gurgaon/Bangalore/Hyderabad |

Role Overview

Lead cross-functional transformation programs across core & enabling functions for global life sciences clients. Drive end-to-end delivery including planning, governance, stakeholder management and value realization across complex, multi-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management across R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial workstreams
• Develop integrated program plans with milestones, dependencies and risks
• Establish governance including RAID logs, executive updates and steering forums
• Drive stakeholder alignment across business, operations, and technology teams
• Manage program financials and benefits realization
• Drive process transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support transitions, knowledge transfer and stabilization phases
• Identify risks and drive mitigation across functions

Skills & Experience

• Strong program / portfolio management across large-scale transformation programs
• Experience in managing core functional stakeholders across R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Commercial.
• Experience in managing Enabling functional stakeholders across HR, Finance, Procurement, Business Unit/Corporate Technology
• Clinical trial management, regulatory operations and quality processes (R&D)
• Demand planning, logistics, inventory and supply chain performance management
• Brand planning, campaign management, launch excellence and field force enablement
• Experience in process optimization, digital transformation and analytics-led decision making
• Exposure to ERP, CRM and data platforms (SAP, Salesforce, Veeva etc.)
• Strong structured problem-solving and consulting delivery experience
• Working knowledge of process mapping optimization best practices
• Knowledge of managing large scale transition for complex multi-location multi geography engagements
• Prior experience in Project / Program / Portfolio Management/ Program Management Office (PMO)/ Process Excellence

To Qualify

• 7–17 years’ experience in program management or transformation roles
• Proven experience delivering cross-functional programs
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred
• PMP / PRINCE2 preferred

Good to Have

• Experience in GBS / GCC environments
• Life Sciences / Pharma domain experience
• Exposure to global transformation programs

About the Team

You will be part of a high-performing consulting team delivering large-scale transformation programs for leading global life sciences organizations. The team works across R&D, Commercial, Supply Chain and enterprise functions, combining domain expertise, program management rigor and digital enablement capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior client stakeholders and drive impactful transformation initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.