Program Manager

Medical Affairs Program Manager

Location:

Cambridge, MA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite/week)

Top skills needed:
Stakeholder management, program management, communication

Must have Pharma background (GXP)

Rate: $90-100/hr W2

We are a forward‑looking, world‑class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life‑changing therapies to patients worldwide.

As a Global Medical Program Manager you will provide program management and leadership skills to the Medical Strategy Teams (MST) in the successful management of multiple programs within a therapeutic area for Global Medical (GM). This will include leadership of MSTs and/or other program teams, strategic direction and translating program strategy into an efficiently executable plan; predicting and planning solutions to achieve successful operational execution;

driving the team to achieve forecast accuracy and effective risk management.

You will also partner closely with the Global Medical Unit Head (GMUH) and medical cross‑functional teams, as well as relevant global, regional and local Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D functions, as required, to ensure that the medical and functional strategy is integrated into operational plans and systems. Serve as a partner to GM functional team members to manage program priorities, identify resource needs;

initiate key strategic planning activities; report program progress; oversee program budget and execute communication.

As part of the Global Medical Program Management team, you will report to the Head of Medical Program Management.

• Lead strategic and operational planning for Medical Strategy Teams (MSTs), overseeing execution and critical path management.
• Partner with program medical leads in creation of strategies and support the MST in presenting these strategies to key stakeholders and decision makers. Adjust program strategy and priorities in response to changes in strategic direction.
• Leverage digital platforms and tools to enhance operational efficiency, streamline communication, and enable timely data sharing across teams.
• Leverage generative AI and agentic technologies where possible to automate routine tasks, support data‑driven decision‑making, and foster innovation in program execution.
• Champion cross‑functional planning, communication, and execution to achieve program goals.
• Manage the planning, operational and reporting of the MST (including but not limited to meeting management, meeting facilitation, development of materials with contributors, capture and follow up of action items and deliverables, distribution of minutes and maintenance of relevant site pages (or equivalent)).
• Facilitate the MST and/or other group meetings and ensure agendas are appropriate to enable discussions and decisions within the team.
• Drive financial planning and manage program budgets, spending, risks, and opportunities, in partnership with the program medical leads and MST team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives, ensuring optimal resource allocation and spending efficiency.
• Analyze financial data to support decision‑making, regularly reviewing budget performance and adjusting plans as needed to achieve program goals.
• Utilize financial planning tools and methodologies to evaluate risks, prioritize investments, and maintain compliance with corporate financial policies.
• Lead program risk management by proactively identifying risks, planning and executing mitigation strategies and maintaining appropriate documentation, while ensuring the MST team is aligned.
• Responsible for coordinating governance approvals for key program deliverables and ensuring accountability for results.
• Address and resolve program challenges, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance concerns). Provide clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations.
• Manage and deliver program status reports and dashboards for assigned…