Manager - Program Management

EPM Scientific; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific in Madison, WI is seeking a Manager of Program Management to lead complex client programs across biologics development and manufacturing. You will oversee a team of Program Managers, drive operational excellence, and ensure successful delivery from initiation through execution.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma/biologics PM, strong leadership, client management, and budgeting skills. PMP or advanced degree preferred in a fast-growing biologics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of project/program management experience within pharma, biotech, biologics, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading customer-facing programs and external client relationships.
• Prior people leadership or team management experience.
• Strong financial, resource planning, and project execution skills.
• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing, cell culture, purification, and/or analytical development preferred.
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex biologics development and manufacturing programs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, scope, and quality expectations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Program Managers, Associate Program Managers, and Program Coordinators.
• Drive financial performance, resource planning, workload balancing, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Business Development and cross-functional teams during project startup and execution.
• Serve as a key client-facing contact, building strong customer relationships.
• Implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and program management standards.
• Support team growth, recruiting, training, and organizational development initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Client management

Financial planning

Project management

Biologics knowledge

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred

Job description

An expanding biologics CDMO is seeking a Manager of Program Management to lead complex client programs across biologics development and manufacturing. This individual will oversee multiple customer-facing programs while managing and mentoring program management team members, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery from initiation through execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple complex biologics development and manufacturing programs simultaneously
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, scope, and quality expectations
• Manage, mentor, and develop Program Managers, Associate Program Managers, and Program Coordinators
• Drive financial performance, resource planning, workload balancing, and issue resolution
• Partner with Business Development and cross-functional teams during project startup and execution
• Serve as a key client-facing contact, building strong customer relationships
• Implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and program management standards
• Support team growth, recruiting, training, and organizational development initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of project/program management experience within pharma, biotech, biologics, or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience leading customer-facing programs and external client relationships
• Prior people leadership or team management experience
• Strong financial, resource planning, and project execution skills
• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing, cell culture, purification, and/or analytical development preferred
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead high-impact biologics programs
• Significant visibility with executive leadership and external clients
• Direct people leadership responsibilities
• Fast-growing organization with substantial investment and expansion
• Strong career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing biologics business
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and tuition reimbursement benefits