Director, PLM Strategy & Growth in Pharma

ProPharma; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma is seeking a Director of Product Lifecycle Management to lead the PLM practice and drive growth with Business Development. The role delivers strategic guidance, oversees project execution, and ensures quality across the PLM portfolio.

You will work with internal teams and clients to shape offerings and expand the client base. The position requires deep PLM and drug development knowledge, senior project management experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the drug development process relevant to pharmaceutical/biotech operations.
• Familiarity with GMP and ISO related to PLM.
• Understanding alliance and collaboration management for client expansion.
• Ability to identify and recruit needed talent for partnerships.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, OneDrive and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all assigned PLM projects successfully.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and align stakeholders.
• Oversee project budgets, resources, and billing with Finance.
• Direct work and supervise project leadership activities.
• Audit PLM projects for quality and consistency.
• Support sales by developing content and participating in meetings.
• Assist staffing by reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.
• Contribute to marketing and sales materials for PLM.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

B.S./B.A. in Life Sciences

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Visio

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

ProPharma is seeking a Director of Product Lifecycle Management to lead the PLM practice and drive growth with Business Development. The role delivers strategic guidance, oversees project execution, and ensures quality across the PLM portfolio.

You will work with internal teams and clients to shape offerings and expand the client base. The position requires deep PLM and drug development knowledge, senior project management experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.