Strategic Program Leader for Biotech

Syner-G; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving alignment, execution, and governance across critical product development and business initiatives. Travel to client sites may be required based on project needs.

The role requires 15+ years leading complex programs in biotech, life sciences, or related industries, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in program management and PMO leadership within regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to drive cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Experience leading enterprise-level programs supporting product development, operations, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to executive leadership on critical business, product development, and organizational priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable programs, operating plans, governance structures, and measurable outcomes.
• Support strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and roadmap development across key business initiatives.
• Drive executive operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead a portfolio of high-priority cross-functional initiatives spanning research, product development, operations, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Establish program structures, governance models, accountability frameworks, and performance metrics that improve visibility, alignment, and execution.
• Facilitate executive decision-making by synthesizing complex information, identifying trade-offs, and presenting clear recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio health, resource allocation, program performance, risks, and dependencies, providing leadership with actionable insights and escalation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, KPIs, status reports, presentations, and reporting frameworks that support informed decision-making.
• Drive accountability by tracking commitments, decisions, milestones, action items, and strategic deliverables across leadership teams.
• Identify organizational risks, execution challenges, and opportunities for improvement, proactively recommending solutions and corrective actions.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of executive leadership.
• Implement program management best practices, tools, and processes that improve organizational effectiveness, collaboration, and execution discipline.
• Support organizational change initiatives associated with business growth, transformation efforts, and evolving strategic priorities.
• Foster alignment, transparency, accountability, and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups while influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Ensure strategic initiatives remain aligned with business objectives and deliver measurable value to the organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Program governance

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA, or equivalent) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

Project management tools

Job description

Syner-G is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving alignment, execution, and governance across critical product development and business initiatives. Travel to client sites may be required based on project needs.

The role requires 15+ years leading complex programs in biotech, life sciences, or related industries, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results in fast-paced environments.