Senior Program Manager | Life Sciences

Capgemini; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid ways of working

Accelerated career and leadership development

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Life Sciences to independently oversee multiple complex projects and programs. This role requires strong program management expertise and the ability to lead large-scale initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years' experience, a master’s degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills, including a proven ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams. A flexible hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project and program management.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Strong subject-matter expertise in Life Sciences or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple complex projects in Life Sciences.
• Define program strategy and execution roadmaps.
• Manage significant budgets and resource planning.

Skills

Program management expertise

Leadership presence

Fluent in English and French

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

Tools

GMP principles

Project management methodologies

Job description

# Senior Program Manager | Life SciencesDiegemApply for this job* Permanent* Experienced Professionals* Manufacturing & Operations Engineering* ID 481070-en\_GBAt Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.## Job DescriptionOperating in **highly regulated environments (GxP)**, we combine deep domain expertise with digital and engineering excellence to help clients meet strict quality, regulatory, and performance requirements. By joining Capgemini Engineering, you will contribute to **impactful Life Sciences projects**, work alongside multidisciplinary experts, and develop your career in an environment where innovation, rigor, and continuous improvement go hand in hand—**where you can make a real difference, and where no two days are the same**.**Your role :**We are looking for an experienced **Senior Program Manager** to independently lead and oversee **multiple complex projects and programs** within a dynamic and highly regulated Life Sciences environment. As a senior delivery leader, you will act as a key counterpart to executive stakeholders, provide strategic direction, and ensure consistent delivery of measurable business outcomes across programs.In this role, you will demonstrate **advanced program management expertise, strong leadership presence, and deep industry understanding**, enabling you to manage large‐scale initiatives, navigate complexity, and drive alignment across business and technical domains.**Your responsibilities*** Work **independently** with full ownership of large‐scale programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business priorities* Oversee **multiple projects and programs simultaneously**, providing direction to project managers and ensuring consistency in delivery, governance, and quality* Define **program strategy and execution roadmaps**, guiding delivery across teams while managing major risks, dependencies, and critical interdependencies* Ensure consistent, high‐quality delivery of **measurable results** across all initiatives under your responsibility* Manage **significant budgets**, resource planning, and capacity allocation across cross‐functional and multidisciplinary teams* Design, implement, and maintain **robust governance structures** to support decision‐making, transparency, and escalation management* Build and maintain **stakeholder alignment at senior and executive levels**, influencing decisions and resolving complex escalations* Lead complex issue resolution across programs, balancing regulatory, operational, and business constraints* Coach, mentor, and develop **project managers**, contributing to increased delivery maturity and capability across the organization* Actively contribute to **organizational transformation initiatives**, improving ways of working, delivery models, and program management maturity## Your profile* Master’s degree in **Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field*** **8+ years of experience** in project and program management, with a proven track record leading **complex, multi‐stakeholder programs*** Confirmed **industry experience in Life Sciences or pharmaceuticals**, with strong subject‐matter expertise* Demonstrated capability to deliver **transformation initiatives**, including cross‐functional and cross‐domain programs* Advanced mastery of **program and project management methodologies**, governance models, and delivery frameworks* Strong **leadership and influencing skills**, with the ability to engage and challenge executive stakeholders* Extensive experience managing **budgets, resources, interdependencies, and portfolio‐level execution*** Deep understanding of **pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP principles, and regulatory environments*** Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to produce **clear, presentation‐ready materials** for steering committees and leadership forums* Fluent in **English and French** (written and spoken)* Strategic, resilient, and solution‐oriented mindset, with strong collaboration skills in complex, multicultural environmentsWhat you'll love about working here* **A performance culture built on trust and impact :** At Capgemini, we take a human‐centric approach to performance and leadership. Our GetSuccess framework supports continuous feedback, regular leadership check‐ins, and meaningful performance conversations—designed to empower senior professionals, recognize impact, and support long‐term career growth.* **Flexible and hybrid ways of working :** We value autonomy and accountability. Our hybrid working model allows you to balance client, team, and personal needs, while focusing on delivering high‐impact outcomes. You will work with your leadership team to define a setup that supports both program delivery and sustainable performance.* **Accelerated career and leadership development :** As a Program Manager, you will benefit from tailored career and leadership development programs, designed to strengthen strategic, delivery, and people‐leadership capabilities. From advanced PM and program governance training to leadership initiatives such as Connected Manager, we support your progression as a senior delivery leader and subject‐matter expert.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.