Project Manager

Indegene Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indegene Inc. is seeking a Medical Affairs Project Manager in Princeton, NJ to drive launch readiness and cross-functional execution.

You will partner with Field Medical, Medical Communications, HEOR, and Clinical Operations to ensure aligned strategy and timely delivery. The role demands 5+ years in project management within biopharma or life sciences, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma/Agile, and the ability to translate data into executive insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years in project management, operations, reporting, and performance management in biopharma/life sciences.
• Experience supporting medical affairs and pre-commercial or early commercial biotech/pharma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional medical planning and execution for launch readiness sub-teams and evidence plans.
• Define medical workstreams for launches, indications, and lifecycle management.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and governance to monitor progress and risks.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Change leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS / MBA / PharmD / PhD or PMP certification preferred

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Job description

We are a technology-led healthcare solutions provider. We are driven by our purpose to enable healthcare organizations to be future-ready. We offer accelerated, global growth opportunities for talent that’s bold, industrious, and nimble. With Indegene, you gain a unique career experience that celebrates entrepreneurship and is guided by passion, innovation, collaboration, and empathy. To explore exciting opportunities at the convergence of healthcare and technology, check out www.careers.indegene.com
Looking to jump-start your career?

We understand how important the first few years of your career are, which create the foundation of your entire professional journey. At Indegene, we promise you a differentiated career experience. You will not only work at the exciting intersection of healthcare and technology but also will be mentored by some of the most brilliant minds in the industry. We are offering a global fast-track career where you can grow along with Indegene’s high-speed growth.

We are purpose-driven. We enable healthcare organizations to be future ready and our customer obsession is our driving force. We ensure that our customers achieve what they truly want. We are bold in our actions, nimble in our decision-making, and industrious in the way we work.

Must Have

Medical Affairs Project Management role will be critical in ensuring operational excellence, cross-functional coordination, and launch readiness via project leadership of the Global Medical Affairs functional plans.

Reporting to the VP of Project Management, this position serves as a strategic partner to the Medical team while serving as the primary cross-functional operational contact and liaison for effective alignment, communication flow, and governance. The role will serve as a central point of contact for operational planning, delivery, and governance of critical Medical Affairs projects—spanning scientific communications, congress strategy, advisory boards, medical education, and post-marketing data generation supporting launch preparation.

This role focuses on day-to-day project execution, ensuring defined scope, timelines, budgets, and quality objectives are met across the commercial product lifecycle.

Role and Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Leadership and governance

Lead cross-functional medical planning and execution for launch readiness sub-team/s, integrated evidence generation plans, scientific platform development, and field medical enablement.
Define and oversee medical workstreams for new product launches, indication expansions, and lifecycle management.
Establish and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and governance frameworks to monitor progress, identify risks and develop mitigation solutions, and drive accountability.
Facilitate strategic reviews, cross-functional planning meetings, and Medical Affairs business reviews.
Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner closely with leaders in Field Medical, Medical Communications, Medical Information, HEOR, and Clinical Operations to ensure unified execution and prioritization.
Partner closely with leaders across other launch work-streams for aligned strategy and execution
Alignment with other launch project management team members to enhance project management effectiveness through collaboration
Operational Infrastructure & Process Excellence

Drive the evolution of Medical Affairs operations through process optimization, SOP development, and adoption of best practices.
Champion and as needed develop the implementation of medical planning tools
Congress & External Engagement Readiness

Lead project management to support operational planning for major scientific congresses, including alignment across abstracts, symposia, and booth activities.
Oversee project management supporting coordination and execution of high-impact stakeholder engagements (ad boards, medical education programs, scientific exchange events etc).
Vendor Management:

Manage relationships with key vendors and external partners to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
Project management:

Contribute to developing robust project management tools, processes for launch and day-to-day operations.
Partner with other project managers to develop periodic launch management dashboards, meeting materials and actively manage functional, sub-teams and work-streams meetings for effective launch management
The position responsibilities are not limited to the above and might change as the team’s needs evolve and includes all other duties as assigned.

Good to have

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Must be in Princeton, NJ office 4 days/week

Bachelor’s (BS) degree required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) or PMP certification preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management, operational excellence, reporting, and performance management within biopharmaceutical or life sciences organizations.
Minimum of 5+ years of direct project management experience supporting medical affairs
Prior experience in pre-commercial or early commercial biotech/pharma strongly preferred.
Proven ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights.
Expertise in project management and process improvement methodologies (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
Strong analytical mindset
Change leadership in fast-paced, evolving environments
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Indegene is proud to be an Equal Employment Employer and is committed to the culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, colour, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical ability, or any other characteristics. All employment decisions, from hiring to separation, will be based on business requirements, the candidate’s merit and qualification. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics.

Compensation & Benefits Transparency Statement

Base Salary Range: $120k-$150k

The compensation range displayed reflects the full span of pay across all of our U.S. geographic pay areas and experience levels. Your actual base salary offer will be determined based on multiple factors, including:

• Geographic Pay Area (US 1 through US 5, reflecting cost‑of‑labor differences)
• Experience & Qualifications relevant to the role
• Internal Equity alignment with employees in similar roles and levels

What This Means for You

• The minimum of the posted range represents the starting point for candidates in the lowest cost‑of‑labor pay areas (US 5).
• The maximum of the posted range represents the upper threshold for candidates in the highest cost‑of‑labor pay areas (US 1 / US 2).
• Candidates are aligned to pay areas based on their primary work location.

For Current Employees

Posted salary ranges reflect the full compensation band across all U.S. pay areas and experience levels. Your individual compensation is based on your specific pay area, hire date, performance trajectory, and internal equity. Differences between your current salary and the posted range are not indicative of a pay discrepancy. Please contact HR with any questions.

Benefits Overview

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; seven (7) sick leave days, vacation paid time off, and paid holidays; all in accordance with Company plans. Specific benefits are governed by applicable plan documents.

Indegene is committed to pay equity and transparency. We regularly benchmark our compensation against market data to ensure competitive and fair pay practices across all locations.