Pharma Product Development Program Lead

Integrated-Project-Management-Company-; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPM is seeking a Consultant to lead project and program planning for pharmaceutical clients, partnering with client leadership to drive mission‑critical outcomes from pre‑clinical R&D through commercialization.

You will implement or optimize project management frameworks, using tools like MS Project, Smartsheet and Planisware, and manage scope, schedule and budget, while building high‑performance teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline or relatable field. Advanced degrees in science, engineering or business are a plus.
• 6-10 years of industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years of project management experience related to one or more of IPM’s business offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects and programs in the pharmaceutical industry, including pre‑clinical R&D, commercialization and product lifecycle management.
• Implement or optimize project management frameworks through the use of current best practices and tools, to improve the teams ability to execute and meet their goals.
• Leverage current industry best‑practice tools, such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, etc., to develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy.
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule and budget while exceeding IPM project management standards.
• Participate and if need be drive discussions, and develop and document high‑level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives.
• Establish, maintain, guide and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization

Skills

Project management

PM experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Six Sigma/PM certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Advanced degree in science, engineering or business

Job description

IPM is seeking a Consultant to lead project and program planning for pharmaceutical clients, partnering with client leadership to drive mission‑critical outcomes from pre‑clinical R&D through commercialization.

You will implement or optimize project management frameworks, using tools like MS Project, Smartsheet and Planisware, and manage scope, schedule and budget, while building high‑performance teams to deliver results.