IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain)

Robotic Technologies Automation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is seeking an IT Technical Program Manager (Java/Pharma Domain) to lead IT initiatives supporting cell therapy digital platforms and orchestration within regulated pharmaceutical environments. You will work with MES, LIMS, SAP, and scheduling systems from New Jersey and drive governance, compliance, and integration efforts.

The role requires extensive program management experience in pharma, familiarity with GxP, validation lifecycles, and CSV planning.

Qualifications

• 15-17+ years IT experience with 7+ years in technical program management in US pharma and cell therapy contexts.
• Deep understanding of GxP regulations, validation lifecycles and digital manufacturing landscapes.
• Experience with MES, LIMS, SAP and scheduling/integration architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IT programs across pharma domains and vendor systems.
• Coordinate with Digital, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing teams.
• Embed GxP requirements early during design and ensure CSV planning across complex digital systems.
• Prepare platforms for regulatory audits and inspections; support BLA submissions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

GxP knowledge

Program management

Digital validation

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 and 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:

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 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. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 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 ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 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