Contract Project Manager, Pharma IT

At Slipstream Life Sciences we work to streamline IT Support and provide managed solutions with a strategic consulting and global leadership management approach. Our solutions are designed exclusively for emerging pharma and biotech organizations.

Slipstream’s industry-leading solutions free clients from the demands of internal IT and allow them to rapidly advance their mission. Led by a leadership team that has been together for over 10 years, you will join a proven team, culture, and strategy to drive innovation within the IT outsourcing industry while developing your skillset with the opportunities for internal growth.

Role Summary

The Contract Project Manager, Pharma IT is a pivotal role responsible for executing projects across the entire lifecycle of commercial, clinical, regulatory, and R&D IT initiatives, from supporting market launch to post-launch support. This position reports directly to the PMO Lead and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards while aligning with strategic business objectives.

Approximately 30% of this role will be dedicated to supporting GxP systems, specifically in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environments, supporting labs and R&D operations, and working closely with the R&D IT Business Partner (ITBP). The successful candidate will collaborate effectively in a flexible environment, supporting the evolution of IT PMO processes and priorities as the organization continues to scale.

This role will actively participate in Phase II of standing up the PMO, which includes expanding the PMO's scope to IT R&D portfolio, implementing Stage Gate governance processes (targeted for Q2 2026), management of IT R&D projects and other IT projects in Smartsheet, and supporting the formalization of the Business Relationship Management (BRM) framework.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for IT infrastructure, operations, and R&D technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across commercial, clinical, regulatory, and R&D domains.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct project status meetings and manage change control processes.
• Spearhead process streamlining, training, audits, and KPI/metrics tracking.
• Analyze and communicate risk and compliance adherence principles.
• Implement corrective action plans and conduct root cause analysis.
• Support enterprise-wide IT systems, networks, and cloud solutions.
• Optimize IT service management processes including continuous improvement and change management.

GxP & R&D Support (30% Time Allocation)

• Dedicate 30% of time to GxP project work in GLP & GMP environments.
• Collaborate with the R&D ITBP to align IT projects with R&D needs.
• Manage upgrade & implementation projects for laboratory systems
• Ensure compliance with GxP requirements, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and OECD GLP guidelines for computerized systems and cloud computing.
• Support system qualification and validation activities, including creation and management of validation documentation including SOPs to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the system lifecycle.
• Maintain documentation and SOPs for audit readiness.

PMO Development & Phase II Participation

• Support Phase II of PMO development, including:
  • Expansion of PMO scope to IT R&D Projects.
  • Implementation of Stage Gate governance (Q2 2026).
  • Management of IT R&D projects in Smartsheet.
  • Support for BRM framework formalization.
• Contribute to project intake, metrics dashboards, and governance workflows.
• Provide feedback to support PMO maturity and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate adaptability and comfort with ambiguity in evolving environments.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with IT Leadership and internal teams to support infrastructure, operations, compliance and IT R&D programs and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Act as an integrated member of cross-functional project teams, building trusted relationships across IT, R&D, QA, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of IT experience with 3–5 years in project management roles.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial pharma, biotech, or clinical research.
• 2-5 years of experience in business analysis is preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments (Pharma, Biotech, Clinical, Medical Device

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

• Strong understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, GDPR, and OECD GLP guidance.
• Experience with GLP and GMP environments and laboratory systems.
• Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics.
• Proven success in implementing enterprise IT solutions across domains.
• Experience with global, multi-site IT operations.

Project Management Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, JIRA).
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills and technical writing
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• 2-5 years of experience in business analysis is preferred.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Ability to collaborate with ITBPs and cross-functional teams.

Core Competencies

• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving processes.
• Strategic thinking and alignment with business/regulatory needs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• PMP Certification
• Scrum Master Certification
• BRM Certification
• Smartsheet Certification
• Experience with JIRA

All candidates must have direct professional experience within the Life Sciences industry, specifically pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or therapeutics organizations.

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Work Environment

• Work Schedule - Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility required for time zones and occasional overtime. On-camera presence expected for remote meetings with appropriate business attire and client virtual background.
• Work Location- 60–70% on-site at Fall River, MA; 30–40% remote. On-camera presence required for remote meetings.

Slipstream is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Slipstream makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer