Contract Project Manager, Pharma IT

Slipstream Co; Fall River (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Slipstream Life Sciences is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional pharma/biotech technology initiatives. You will drive end-to-end delivery, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate with Clinical Operations, R&D, QA, Regulatory, and Finance.

This contract role offers a hybrid schedule with three days on site in Fall River, MA, and opportunities to shape PMO processes, governance, and regulatory-compliant IT programs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Direct Pharma/Biotech industry experience.
• 5+ years leading enterprise technology projects.
• Experience with IT applications, infrastructure, system implementations, migrations.
• R&D & laboratory systems experience including GLP/GMP tech.
• Knowledge of GxP, CSV/CSA, change control and regulated IT environments.
• Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid PM methodologies.
• PMO governance, portfolio management, and delivery standards.
• Experience with Smartsheet and enterprise project tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Veeva, ERP, HRIS and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; PMP or Scrum Master certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT projects from initiation to closeout.
• Manage scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Drive enterprise technology implementations, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements.
• Establish project governance, reporting standards, and delivery best practices.
• Proactively identify challenges and dependencies to keep projects moving forward.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business teams across functions.
• Translate business requirements into actionable project plans and roadmaps.
• Coordinate testing, validation, deployment, and change management activities.
• Ensure initiatives align with quality, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and mature PMO governance, Stage Gate processes, and portfolio visibility.

Skills

IT Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

GxP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Agile/Waterfall

PMO governance

Budget & risk management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP Certification

Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Veeva

ERP

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Careers / IT Project Manager, Pharma/Life Sciences (Contract; HybridFall River MA Information Management Contract

IT Project Manager, Pharma/Life Sciences (Contract; HybridFall River MA

Fall River, United States Mid Senior Level All Careers

About This Role

At Slipstream Life Sciences we work to streamline IT Support and provide managed solutions with a strategic consulting and global leadership management approach. Our solutions are designed exclusively for emerging pharma and biotech organizations.

Slipstream’s industry-leading solutions free clients from the demands of internal IT and allow them to rapidly advance their mission. Led by a leadership team that has been together for over 10 years, you will join a proven team, culture, and strategy to drive innovation within the IT outsourcing industry while developing your skillset with the opportunities for internal growth.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager who thrives on leading technology initiatives, driving meaningful change, and making a visible impact within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas are valued, leadership is accessible, and your contributions directly influence an organization's success?

Join Slipstream Life Sciences as a IT Project Manager, Pharma/Life Sciences and play a pivotal role in helping an emerging biotechnology organization build and scale the technology, infrastructure, and business processes needed to support its next phase of growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven IT Project Manager who enjoys leading diverse technology initiatives, partnering with business leaders, and helping shape project management processes as an organization evolves toward commercialization.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in Fall River, MA, providing opportunities for meaningful collaboration while maintaining flexibility.

Why This Role Matters

As an emerging biotechnology organization prepares for significant growth and future commercialization, delivering the right technology solutions is essential to its success.

This isn't simply about managing projects. It's an opportunity to help build the technology infrastructure, processes, and project management capabilities that will support the organization's next chapter.

Your leadership will help ensure critical IT initiatives are delivered successfully, supporting everything from research and laboratory operations to enterprise systems, regulatory readiness, and commercial growth.

You’ll work closely with business and technology leaders, influence how projects are delivered, and help establish scalable processes that make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

IT Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end IT projects, from initiation and planning through implementation, testing, deployment, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Drive enterprise technology implementations, infrastructure enhancements, system upgrades, and process improvements.
• Establish project governance, reporting standards, and delivery best practices.
• Proactively identify challenges, manage dependencies, and keep projects moving forward.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Partner with IT leadership and business teams across Clinical Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, HR, and Commercial Operations.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technology project plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and executive-level project discussions.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively.

Technology Implementation & Process Improvement

• Lead enterprise application implementations, infrastructure improvements, system integrations, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Support GxP-regulated laboratory and R&D technology projects, including GLP/GMP environments.
• Coordinate testing, validation, deployment, user readiness, and change management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and project delivery.
• Ensure technology initiatives align with pharmaceutical quality, security, and compliance requirements.

PMO Development & Governance

• Support the continued development and expansion of the organization's IT Project Management Office.
• Help establish Stage Gate governance, project standards, and consistent delivery processes.
• Manage IT project portfolios, milestones, and reporting through Smartsheet and related tools.
• Support the development of business relationship management processes and IT portfolio visibility.
• Contribute ideas and best practices that strengthen project execution as the organization grows.

Vendor & Resource Management

• Coordinate external technology vendors, implementation partners, and internal project teams.
• Manage vendor deliverables, dependencies, timelines, and accountability.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Build productive relationships that support successful project delivery.

Who You Are

You're a collaborative, results-driven IT Project Manager who combines strong technical understanding with exceptional leadership and communication skills. You enjoy bringing structure to complex initiatives, building trusted relationships, and delivering technology solutions that make a meaningful difference.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Life Sciences Experience: Direct Pharma/Biotech industry experience, including emerging or pre-commercial organizations.
• IT Project Management: 5+ years leading enterprise technology projects from initiation through completion.
• Enterprise Technology: Experience with IT applications, infrastructure, system implementations, migrations, and modernization.
• R&D & Laboratory Systems: Experience supporting pharmaceutical R&D, laboratory operations, and GLP/GMP technology initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of GxP, CSV/CSA, change control, and regulated IT environments.
• Project Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management approaches.
• PMO & Governance: Project governance, Stage Gate processes, portfolio management, and delivery standards.
• Project Management Tools: Experience with Smartsheet and enterprise project tracking and reporting tools.
• Enterprise Applications: Familiarity with Veeva, ERP, HRIS, Microsoft 365, and related technology platforms.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, vendor coordination, and risk management.
• Education & Certifications: Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus PMP, Scrum Master, or related project management certifications.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Project Leadership