Strategic Program Manager – Life Sciences & Client Partners

Valeris; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Valeris is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to serve as the primary client liaison and drive program execution across assigned brands. You will oversee tasks, budgets, and vendor relationships, delivering solutions on time and within scope while ensuring top‑notch client service and operational excellence.

You will develop expertise in therapeutic areas, leverage data for actionable recommendations, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize program performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with focus in business, accounting, marketing or healthcare.
• 3–4 years of project or program management experience.
• PMP certification preferred; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management tasks across initiation, planning, execution, and closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and clients to deliver on-time and on-budget.
• Monitor budgets, track KPIs, and provide data-driven insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain client dashboards, schedules, and weekly/quarterly reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Budget management

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Valeris is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to serve as the primary client liaison and drive program execution across assigned brands. You will oversee tasks, budgets, and vendor relationships, delivering solutions on time and within scope while ensuring top‑notch client service and operational excellence.

You will develop expertise in therapeutic areas, leverage data for actionable recommendations, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize program performance and