IT Program Manager - Research

Role Overview

The IT Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating complex, multi-workstream technology initiatives supporting pharmaceutical research environments. This role oversees the delivery of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and related research platforms, ensuring alignment across business, scientific, and technology stakeholders. The Program Manager drives execution using Agile and Scrum methodologies while maintaining visibility into scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for IT initiatives supporting pharmaceutical research and laboratory environments.

• Oversee LIMS implementations and enhancements, coordinating across multiple projects and workstreams.

• Partner with research, informatics, quality, and IT stakeholders to align program objectives with business and scientific priorities.

• Establish and manage program governance, including roadmap planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation.

• Drive Agile and Scrum execution across delivery teams, ensuring consistent ceremonies, reporting, and delivery cadence.

• Manage program-level timelines, budgets, resources, and vendor engagements.

• Provide clear, concise status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.

• Proactively identify and resolve cross-team issues impacting delivery.

• Support change management, communication, and adoption efforts for research-facing systems.

• Ensure alignment with compliance, validation, and regulated environment expectations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Experience managing IT programs within pharmaceutical or life sciences research environments.

• Proven experience leading LIMS implementations or laboratory platform initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience applying them at program scale.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, matrixed environment.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including research, QA, informatics, and IT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting research platforms such as biological registries or antibody-focused systems.

• Familiarity with data-driven research environments and laboratory workflows.

• Experience working in regulated environments with validation considerations.

• Prior experience coordinating vendors and system integrators.

Join Our Team at Atlas Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the Life Sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in life sciences depend on Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed. We are seeking Atlas IMPACT Makers who are ready to lead and innovate in dynamic environments. IMPACT Makers embody the principles of Atlas, driving transformative change and delivering outstanding results. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed