IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain)

Ethereum Technologies LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies LLC seeks an IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain) in New Jersey to lead cross-functional IT initiatives supporting cell therapy digital platforms within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

The role requires extensive program management experience in pharma, strong knowledge of GxP and validation, and proven ability to coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams to deliver compliant digital solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cross-functional IT programs delivering digital platforms for cell therapy manufacturing and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop and execute validation strategy and CSV planning across complex digital systems.
• Embed GxP requirements early during design and ensure platforms are inspection-ready for BLA submissions.
• Provide technical and architectural oversight to de-risk validation and ensure system integration readiness.

Skills

Program management

GxP / regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

MES

LIMS

SAP

Scheduler

Control systems

Integration architectures

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:

ETHEREUM 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. ETHEREUM 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 ETHEREUM 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