Consulting Technology Programme Manager (PV Systems)

About the Company

Qinecsa is a trusted, global partner bringing together best-in-class technology and scientific expertise to connect life science companies, public health, and regulatory sectors to the right safety solutions. We take pride in being the leading specialist pharmacovigilance provider, offering unparalleled expertise in PV services, technology, and consulting to cater to the unique needs of small, medium, and large pharmaceutical companies.

Job Description:

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful orchestration of interrelated projects that together deliver significant business value to both clients and the organisation. The ideal candidate will provide strategic oversight, ensure alignment with organisational objectives, and lead senior project managers and cross-functional teams to deliver program outcomes on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. They must be a highly experienced, strategic thinker with deep domain expertise in software delivery for the pharmaceutical industry—particularly in the areas of pharmacovigilance, safety, and regulatory technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, lead, and manage the successful execution of complex, multi-workstream programmes for pharmaceutical clients.
• Align programme objectives with business strategy and ensure that all projects within the programme contribute to defined outcomes.
• Provide governance and direction across projects, managing dependencies, inter-project risks, and overall programme-level planning and reporting.
• Serve as the key escalation point for internal stakeholders and external clients, including executive sponsors and regulatory contacts.
• Lead stakeholder engagement at all levels, ensuring transparent communication, change management, and alignment across business and technical teams.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of multiple project managers and third-party contributors to ensure cohesion across deliverables.
• Maintain tight control of programme scope and oversee the evaluation and approval of change requests, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and do not compromise delivery.
• Actively mentor, coach, and support the development of project managers within the team, fostering a culture of project management excellence, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Ensure a consistent approach to project and programme delivery across the organisation by championing standardised methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, resources, and KPIs across the programme, and proactively address variances or issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of enterprise-level project and programme delivery methodologies, frameworks, and governance structures.
• Ensure all programme activities are compliant with industry regulations, including pharmacovigilance standards (e.g., GVP, FDA, EMA) and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR).

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in client-facing project and programme management delivering software solutions to pharmaceutical or life sciences clients.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional, geographically distributed teams and external vendors in a matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., ICH E2E, GVP Modules, FDA, EMA).
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, SmartSheet).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team and world-class clients.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Work from home with limited travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Qinecsa is an equal opportunity employer. Qinecsa evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to roopa.shree@qinecsa.com.