Client: Uncountable
Role: Implementation Lead / Program Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, UK (On-site)
$110K - $140K
About this role:
The Implementation Program Manager owns customer implementations from scoping to go-live, acting as the central point of contact for both the customer's R&D leadership and the internal delivery team. This role involves managing project timelines, scope, and integrations while leveraging AI-driven workflows to ensure successful, on-time delivery of R&D platform rollouts.
Tech stack: ELN, LIMS, PLM, ERP, AI Agents, SDMS.
Dealbreaker
Work experience
Experience leading end- to- end software implementations or rollouts of ELN, LIMS, PLM, or other R& D data platforms (vendor, consultancy, or internal project lead)
Experience scoping integrations with ERP or other enterprise systems and working with IT organizations
Miscellaneous
Ability to work on- site in New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, London, Munich, Chicago, or Toronto.
Baseline
Seniority
3 - 5 years of experience as an implementation lead or program manager
Work experience
Experience leading digital initiatives across several sites or regions
Education
Degree in chemistry, materials science, biology, chemical engineering, or a related field
Soft skills
Ability to push back on timeline, scope, or design with customers or senior colleagues
Miscellaneous
Ability to travel 1- 2 times per month.
Nice-to-have
Work experience
Experience working in a regulated or GxP- adjacent environment.
Submission questions
What's your background in chemistry biology or materials science and which ELN or LIMS platforms have you implemented?
How have you handled scoping ERP integrations and running digital initiatives across multiple lab sites?
Can you (1) work on-site in one of the mentioned locations and (2) travel once or twice each month?
Can the candidate be on-site? If not, is the candidate willing to relocate?
What is their salary expectation?
How actively is this candidate exploring new opportunities?
Ideal companies & backgrounds:
"Benchling" OR "Dotmatics" OR "LabWare" OR "LABVANTAGE Solutions, Inc." OR "Revvity Signals" OR "Sapio Sciences" OR "IDBS" OR "Dassault Systèmes (BIOVIA)" OR "Waters Corporation" OR "Thermo Fisher Scientific".
Specialized Lab Informatics & Scientific Digital Transformation Consultancies:
"Zifo RnD Solutions" OR "Accenture (Scientific Informatics Practice)" OR "Cognizant (Life Sciences Lab Solutions)" OR "EPAM Systems" OR "Capgemini" OR "Deloitte (Life Sciences R&D Tech)".
Materials Science, Chemical, and Scientific AI Software Providers:
"Citrine Informatics" OR "Albert Invent" OR "Schrödinger" OR "Kebotix" OR "Enthought, Inc." OR "Materials Design, Inc. ".
Ideal candidate profiles
At the high end of this role, but we could make that happen for someone like him
Why this candidate is a great fit
Experience in similar space (including direct competitors) - Note: We are already in touch with this candidate.
Additional notes
Data Architect & PhD Chemist | R&D Digitalization Strategy | Structuring Scientific Data for Enterprise AI & LIMS.
Implementation Lead / Program Manager in London employer: American IT Systems
Palantir is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among high-complexity teams. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Terraform, all while contributing to meaningful projects that support UK Government programs in defense. Our London location not only offers a vibrant city life but also a unique chance to work on secure and scalable infrastructure that makes a real impact.
