Remote AI Programs Lead - Pharma & Biotech

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical/dental/vision)

Employee assistance and family support

At least 120 PTO + 10 paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Program Manager, AI Programs for a remote role based in the United States. The role will shape the operating model for AI initiatives, ensuring governance, delivery discipline, and measurable business value across the organization.

You will coordinate delivery across multiple teams, manage dependencies and risks, and develop scalable AI platform frameworks. The position demands strong stakeholder collaboration, a focus on reporting health, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program management or related fields.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Preferred experience with AI, enterprise tech or digital transformation.
• Strong judgment and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing AI landscape.

Responsibilities

• Establish the program operating model for AI initiatives.
• Facilitate governance, decision rights, and escalation paths.
• Create a consistent operating rhythm across teams.
• Develop a scalable framework for multiple AI platforms.
• Coordinate execution of priorities and manage delivery risks.
• Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders.
• Define metrics and reporting for delivery health and business value.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

AI/tech familiarity

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Program Manager, AI Programs for a remote role based in the United States. The role will shape the operating model for AI initiatives, ensuring governance, delivery discipline, and measurable business value across the organization.

You will coordinate delivery across multiple teams, manage dependencies and risks, and develop scalable AI platform frameworks. The position demands strong stakeholder collaboration, a focus on reporting health, and the ability to drive