Program Manager

Synerg; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead SAP initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will drive cross-functional programs, manage delivery teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful SAP implementations supporting enterprise operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in program management and SAP deliveries in pharma, biotech, or life sciences, with extensive experience in GMP and FDA-regulated settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field.
• 10+ years in Pharma/Biopharma/Medical Device/Biotechnology with 5+ years leading large SAP programs or ERP implementations.
• Experience in cGMP and FDA-regulated environments with validation/compliance implications for SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP programs from planning through deployment and stabilization.
• Establish governance, plans, budgets, timelines, and reporting processes.
• Manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams for delivery.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business/Engineering/Life Sciences

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

PM tools

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com

POSITIION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex SAP initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional programs, managing delivery teams and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and overseeing the successful implementation of SAP solutions that support enterprise operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program and project management, coupled with experience delivering SAP programs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.

WORK LOCATION:

Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Lead end-to-end SAP programs and strategic initiatives from planning through deployment and stabilization.
• Establish program governance, project plans, budgets, timelines, and reporting processes.
• Manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery.
• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, dependency management, and executive-level escalations.
• Partner with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to align program objectives and priorities.
• Oversee SAP implementation, enhancement, integration, and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure delivery milestones, quality standards, and business objectives are achieved.
• Provide regular program status updates and executive communications to key stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships, system integrators, and third-party consulting partners.
• Support organizational change management, user adoption, and transition to operations.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations, quality standards, and validation requirements.
• Foster collaboration across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial functions.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of project management best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field required.

Technical Experience

• 10+ years of experience within the Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotechnology industry, including at least 5+ years leading large-scale SAP programs, ERP implementations, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end SAP project delivery, including implementations, upgrades, enhancements, migrations, and/or SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Experience using MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and project portfolio management tools to manage complex programs and executive reporting.
• Experience working within cGMP and FDA-regulated environments, with an understanding of validation, compliance, and quality requirements impacting SAP systems.
• Experience leading large cross-functional SAP programs and coordinating business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, system integrators, and external consulting partners.
• Experience establishing program governance, managing budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies, and executive communications across multiple workstreams.
• Life sciences experience required with demonstrated success delivering technology solutions that support Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Procurement, or other enterprise business functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred; SAP-related certifications are a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Diligent with strong executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to provide clear program updates to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical business processes and the role of SAP in supporting Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other enterprise functions.
• Strong understanding of SAP program delivery, systems deployment, integration, business process transformation, requirements management, risk management, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional stakeholders, manage multiple workstreams, and drive successful outcomes in complex enterprise environments.
• Comfortable leading the use of PM tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, and SAP reporting tools) to track program performance, risks, and KPIs.
• Experience managing SAP implementation partners, third-party vendors, and geographically dispersed project teams.
• Enjoys clarifying ambiguity, solving complex business and technology challenges, and driving user adoption during large-scale SAP deployments and transformations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

LEGAL STATEMENT:

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff. employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.