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The ideal candidate will possess deep life sciences industry experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale programs.\nAs a trusted advisor to client leadership, you will lead global cross-functional teams and ensure successful delivery of strategic business outcomes.\nRequirements\nLead complex, multi-year transformation programs from initiation through execution and adoption.\nServe as the primary client-facing program leader and executive point of contact.\nManage program scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and governance processes.\nFacilitate executive steering committees, stakeholder reviews, and decision-making forums.\nCoordinate global cross-functional teams spanning business, product, engineering, data, and delivery functions.\nDrive organizational change management, communications, training, and user adoption activities.\nEstablish and maintain executive dashboards, program metrics, and performance reporting.\nBuild strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and navigate complex organizational environments.\nEnsure successful delivery of business value while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.\n12+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or healthcare industry.\n8+ years of program management experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives.\nDemonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale business and technology transformation programs.\nStrong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D, Clinical Development, or related life sciences business functions.\nProven experience managing global delivery teams and senior stakeholder relationships.\nExceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience within Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, R&D, or related domains.\nExperience leading digital transformation, platform implementation, or enterprise technology programs.\nKnowledgeable in Agile delivery methodologies and modern product operating models.\nPMP, PgMP, SAFe, Prosci, or equivalent certification preferred.\nWhat We Are Looking For\nExecutive presence and strong client-facing capabilities.\nStrategic thinker with excellent execution discipline.\nStrong organizational change management mindset.\nAbility to manage ambiguity and drive decisions in complex environments.\nCollaborative leader capable of influencing across business and technology organizations.\nPassion for delivering transformational outcomes in the life sciences industry.\nBenefits\nAbout Zifo:\nCURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. 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We search with a two-point agenda - technical competency and cultural adaptability.\nWe offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.\nIf you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!\nZifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. 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