IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain)

Artifintech; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC in New Jersey seeks an IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain) to lead cell therapy digital platforms. You will orchestrate IT initiatives across MES, LIMS, SAP, and scheduling systems in a regulated pharma setting.

You will coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing teams, and drive validation, CSV, and regulatory readiness for BLA submissions. 12+ month extension opportunities apply.

Qualifications

• 15-17+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in technical program management in US pharma.
• Deep experience in cell therapy, drug manufacturing and US pharma regulations.
• Experience with MES, LIMS, SAP and scheduling systems; strong vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee IT initiatives supporting cell therapy digital platforms within regulatory pharma environments.
• Coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop validation strategy and execute CSV planning across complex digital systems.
• Embed GxP (21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11) requirements early during design.
• Ensure platforms are inspection-ready for regulatory submissions and manufacturing transitions.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Vendor management

Technical design

GxP knowledge

CSV planning

Stakeholder management

Tools

MES

LIMS

SAP

Scheduler

Control systems

System integration

Job description

IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain)

Location:

New Jersey, NJ

Duration:

12Months+ Extension

Hourly Rate:

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

Role Overview:Lead and oversee IT initiatives supporting cell therapy digital platforms that drive manufacturing, orchestration, integration, and compliance within regulated pharmaceutical environments - spanning vendor systems such as MES, LIMS, SAP, and scheduling systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall 15-17+ years of IT experience and 7+year of experience in technical program management with deep experience in US pharma, Drug Manufacturing, Cell Therapy and US pharma regulations.
• Cross-Functional Program Leadership
• Coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, validation lifecycle, and digital manufacturing system landscapes.
• Experience with MES, LIMS, SAP, Scheduler, Control systems, integration architectures.
• Experience in personalized or cell therapy manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with digital validation frameworks in CAR-T and related cell therapy platforms.
• Computer System Validation (CSV)
• Develop validation strategy and execute CSV planning across complex digital systems.
• Embed GxP (21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11) requirements early during design.
• Regulatory Readiness & Inspection Support
• Ensure platforms are inspection-ready for BLA submissions and manufacturing transitions.
• Represent Digital in regulatory audits and inspections.
• Technical and Architectural Oversight
• Engage in technical design/architecture discussions to de-risk validation.
• Ensure integration readiness across systems (e.g., mINT Engine, Scheduler, Control Tower).
• Business Engagement & Leadership
• Able to drive cross-functional alignment and clear communication across scientific, operational, IT, and QA/regulatory teams.
• Capable of managing vendors, delivering on complex project scopes, milestones, timelines.

Required Technical Expertise:

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract