Strategic Program Manager - Healthcare & Labs

Baylor Genetics

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Baylor Genetics is seeking a seasoned Program/Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across product development, clinical operations, IT, regulatory/compliance, and more. You will work with leaders in product, clinical, lab operations, informatics, software engineering, and quality to deliver complex programs on time and within budget in a regulated laboratory environment.

Strong governance, risk management, and exceptional communication with executives are essential to drive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Health Administration, Business, Engineering).
8+ years of experience in program/project management, including healthcare/biotech/diagnostic lab settings.
Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with complex systems integration and business process transformation.
Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, clinical testing processes, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft).
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams (e.g. revenue cycle management, product development, laboratory improvements, digital platforms).
Partner with cross functional leaders in product, clinical, lab operations, informatics, software engineering, regulatory and quality to define objectives, priorities, and success metrics.
Drive program governance through development of timelines, milestones, budgets, and reporting structures; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
Facilitate steering committee and stakeholder meetings, providing clear status updates, risk assessments, and decision requests.
Report program progress to executive leadership, including the CEO, through structured updates, dashboards, and strategic review
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks; escalate issues to maintain momentum
Manage dependencies and resource allocation across teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, Part 11) throughout the program lifecycle
Conduct post-implementation reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future initiatives.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project teams within the initiative portfolio.