Program Manager Pharmaceutical Jobs in California

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline required.
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

Technical Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in program management, portfolio management, business operations, strategy execution, PMO leadership, Chief of Staff functions, or related leadership roles within biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership teams and driving complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Experience leading enterprise-level programs supporting product development, organizational priorities, business operations, or strategic transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting the development and commercialization of scientific instruments, consumables, assays, reagents, kits, or platform-based technologies preferred.
• Strong understanding of stage-gate product development processes, design controls, risk management, product lifecycle management, commercialization planning, and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and organizational goal-setting processes.
• Demonstrated experience operating in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments requiring strong organizational leadership and execution discipline.
• Experience working within regulated environments and partnering with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and commercial functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and project/program portfolio management tools.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, governance materials, business reviews, program reporting, KPI frameworks, and executive-level presentations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PMP certification preferred; MBA or equivalent business leadership credentials highly desirable.
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, establish structure, and effectively prioritize competing business needs.
• Experience supporting executive operating rhythms, leadership decision-making processes, and organizational governance forums.
• Deep understanding of product development, commercialization processes, organizational effectiveness, and change management principles.
• Strong portfolio management, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical, scientific, operational, and business information into actionable recommendations for executive audiences.
• Demonstrated success building consensus, managing conflict, and driving accountability across diverse teams and leadership groups.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills, executive presence, and judgment, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels to ensure successful business and program outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment. 

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work "almost anywhere." However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $183,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 
LEGAL STATEMENT:
 
Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.