Contract Project Manager, Pharma IT

Slipstream IT

. Execute commercial, clinical, regulatory, and R&D IT initiatives across the full project lifecycle .

Posted 10/15/2026contractFall River • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudITSMPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute commercial, clinical, regulatory, and R&D IT initiatives across the full project lifecycle
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards aligned with business objectives
Manage end-to-end IT infrastructure, operations, and R&D technology projects
Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and risks
Lead cross-functional project teams across commercial, clinical, regulatory, and R&D domains
Track progress and provide stakeholder status updates
Conduct project status meetings and manage change control
Streamline processes, provide training, support audits, and track KPIs and metrics
Analyze and communicate risks and compliance adherence
Implement corrective action plans and conduct root cause analysis
Support enterprise IT systems, networks, and cloud solutions
Optimize IT service management processes through continuous improvement and change management
Dedicate approximately 30% of time to GxP projects in GLP and GMP environments
Collaborate with the R&D IT Business Partner to align projects with R&D needs
Manage laboratory system upgrades and implementations
Support compliance with GxP requirements, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and OECD GLP guidelines
Support system qualification and validation, including validation documentation and SOPs
Maintain documentation and SOPs for audit readiness
Support Phase II PMO development, including IT R&D scope expansion, Stage Gate governance, Smartsheet project management, and BRM framework formalization
Contribute to project intake, metrics dashboards, and governance workflows
Provide feedback supporting PMO maturity and continuous improvement
Work cross-functionally with IT Leadership and internal teams across infrastructure, operations, compliance, and IT R&D
Build trusted relationships across IT, R&D, QA, and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
7+ years of IT experience
3–5 years in project management roles
5+ years of experience in commercial pharma, biotech, or clinical research
2–5 years of business analysis experience preferred
Direct professional experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or therapeutics industry
Experience in regulated environments
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
Experience implementing enterprise IT solutions across domains
Experience with global, multi-site IT operations
Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, and JIRA
Strong documentation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation
Ability to collaborate with ITBPs and cross-functional teams
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving processes
Strategic thinking and alignment with business and regulatory needs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
PMP, Scrum Master, BRM, or Smartsheet certifications are nice-to-haves
On-camera presence with appropriate business attire and client virtual background for remote meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible environment
Opportunities for internal growth
Remote work for 30–40% of the role
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule
Flexibility for time zones and occasional overtime