IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain)

Valiant Technologies LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC in New Jersey is seeking an IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain) to lead IT initiatives for cell therapy digital platforms within regulated pharmaceutical environments. You will oversee systems like MES, LIMS, SAP, and scheduling, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

The role requires 15+ years IT experience with 7+ years in technical program management in pharma, strong cross-functional bridge-building, and deep knowledge of GxP regulations and CSV.

Qualifications

• Overall 15+ years IT experience and 7+ years in technical program management in pharma.
• Deep experience in US pharma, drug manufacturing, cell therapy, and US pharma regulations.
• Experience with MES, LIMS, SAP, and scheduling systems.
• Familiarity with GxP, validation lifecycle, and digital manufacturing system landscapes.
• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing environments.
• CSV and validation strategy development.
• Embed 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 requirements early in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program leadership across Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing.
• Oversee IT initiatives supporting cell therapy digital platforms and manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop validation strategy and execute CSV planning across complex digital systems.
• Ensure platforms are inspection-ready for BLA submissions and manufacturing transitions.
• Represent Digital in regulatory audits and inspections.
• Provide technical and architectural oversight to de-risk validation and ensure system integration readiness across MES, Scheduler, and Control Tower.
• Manage vendors and deliver on complex project scopes and milestones.

Skills

Program management

GxP regulations

CSV

Digital manufacturing

Vendor management

Tools

MES

LIMS

SAP

Scheduler

Control systems

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:

VALIANT 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. VALIANT 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 VALIANT 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