Release Manager - Commercial AI

Who You Will Be Working For

Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm focused on the life sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services, and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in the life sciences depend on over four hundred Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed.

We are seeking a skilled Release Manager to support our large pharmaceutical client in accelerating the delivery of production‑grade AI solutions within the Commercial organization. This contract role is part of the AI Acceleration (AIA) function, a key unit within the Chief Marketing Office (CMO) responsible for deploying high‑impact AI capabilities. You will be the critical bridge between development, QA, operations, and business teams—ensuring releases are planned, coordinated, and executed smoothly in line with business goals.

This is a hybrid role based in New York City, Collegeville, PA, or Tampa, FL.

• Define release scope, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with product and business stakeholders.
• Maintain and communicate a forward‑looking release calendar, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.
• Act as the central point of coordination between cross‑functional teams, including QA, development, operations, and support.
• Oversee build, packaging, and deployment processes across test and production environments.
• Ensure appropriate versioning and tagging for release traceability.
• Coordinate rollback and contingency plans for failed deployments.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to code quality, dependencies, and infrastructure readiness.
• Ensure releases meet security, compliance, and audit standards.
• Track and report on key metrics (e.g., deployment success rates, lead times, change failure rates).
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing CI/CD processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full‑stack development and release management, ideally in healthcare or AI‑related projects.
• Hands‑on experience with front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and back‑end technologies (Node.js, Python, or Java).
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs, Graph
  
  QL, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, Dev Ops practices, and cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy and compliance standards such as HIPAA and FDA regulations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare technology environment.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as GxP, HIPAA, and other data privacy frameworks.
• Demonstrated success deploying AI/ML solutions into production environments.

• Opportunity – Atlas has deep life sciences industry roots and a reputation with our clients for having superior quality consultants.
• Meaningful Work – You will be part of the solution to help clients accomplish their patient‑first missions.
• Culture – We are proactive, highly accountable, and high‑touch.
• Solid – We have been delivering exceptional consulting talent for over 23 years.
• Depth & Breadth of Collaborative Client Relationships – Our clients depend on us to design strategic teams that produce and drive outcomes.
• We are experts in Project Management, Portfolio Operations, Agile Services, Change Management, and Talent/Organizational Design.

If you're exceptional and interested in joining a high‑growth management consulting firm, we want to hear from you. If you can answer "yes” to the following, let's talk:

• Do you want to work on strategic initiatives at a global pharmaceutical company?
• Are you experienced in supporting digital transformation programs in the life sciences industry?
• Do you want to be part of a high‑performing consulting team that delivers meaningful results?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.