Senior Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Program Manager – Life Sciences Location: Foster City, CA (Hybrid) Duration: FTE Program Manager and Life science Industry knowledge is must, RBQM (Risk-Based Quality Management in clinical trials)is preferred . Overview Seeking a strong Program Manager with proven experience driving large, cross‑functional programs in Life Sciences. The ideal candidate has hands‑on exposure to setting up program governance and/or played a Release Train Engineer (RTE) role in a scaled agile environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end program governance, including steering committees, RAID logs, KPIs, and executive updates Drive planning, roadmap execution, and cross‑functional alignment across ClinOps, Quality, Biometrics, Regulatory, and IT Serve as RTE for agile delivery teams (PI Planning, ART syncs, Scrum of Scrums, impediment removal) Support implementation of RBQM/Central Monitoring capabilities (risk scoring, KRIs/QTLs, centralized monitoring workflows) Ensure compliance with GxP, ICH E6(R3), and validation standards Manage vendors, global stakeholders, and delivery partners Promote continuous improvement, delivery predictability, and operational discipline Required Experience 10+ years Program/Project Management in Life Sciences (required) Experience with RBQM and/or Central Monitoring (preferred) Strong background in program governance, cross‑functional delivery, and stakeholder management Experience as RTE or Agile Program Manager in a scaled agile environment Solid understanding of ClinOps processes, clinical data flows, and regulatory expectations Excellent communication and executive‑level reporting skills Preferred Experience with RBQM/Central Monitoring platforms or analytics tools SAFe RTE, PMP, or Agile certifications