Job highlights

- 15+ years in project/program management with 5+ years in clinical trials or life sciences, expertise in PMO governance and clinical trial execution, PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2 preferred
- Lead PMO governance, manage large-scale clinical trial programs end-to-end, ensure compliance, control timelines and budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead PMO governance and delivery for large-scale clinical trial programs. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end program oversight, ensuring compliance, controlling timelines and budgets, and enabling seamless collaboration across multiple functional teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PMO frameworks, clinical trial execution, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder management. Role & responsibilities

PMO Governance & Program Leadership

- Establish, implement, and oversee PMO governance frameworks, processes, and standards across multiple clinical trial programs.
- Define and manage program plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure alignment of program execution with organizational objectives, regulatory standards, and best practices.

End-to-End Program Delivery

- Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of complex clinical trial programs.
- Drive quality, compliance, and operational excellence throughout all phases of program lifecycle.
- Monitor budget, resource allocation, program health, KPIs, and deliver timely status reporting to senior leadership.





Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management

- Serve as a single point of accountability for program governance and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate closely with Business, Clinical Operations, Development, Testing, Validation, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Facilitate cross-functional communication, issue resolution, and decision-making across global and regional teams.

Risk, Compliance & Quality Oversight

- Proactively identify risks, issues, and bottlenecks; drive structured mitigation and escalation processes.
- Ensure documentation and program artifacts are compliant with regulatory guidelines (GCP, FDA, EMA, etc.).
- Maintain audit readiness and support internal/external inspections.

Leadership & Strategic Support

- Mentor and guide PMO team members and project managers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, PMO maturity development, and best-practice adoption.
- Provide strategic insights to leadership based on program performance, trends, and lessons learned.
- 15+ years of experience in project/program management, including 5+ years in clinical trials, pharma, or life sciences workplace.
- Strong background in PMO governance, program delivery, and cross-functional leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing global teams and large, complex programs.
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulatory standards, and quality frameworks.
- PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

📌 Program Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Expleo
📍 Chennai