Director, R&D IT - Cell Therapy Project Management

Director, R&D IT Project Management - Cell Therapy
Remote (U.S.-based) | Permanent | High-Impact Portfolio Leadership

A global biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Director, R&D IT Project Management - Cell Therapy to lead a portfolio of strategic IT programs supporting cell and gene therapy research. This is a senior-level role with ownership of a $10M+ program scope, offering the opportunity to shape how technology enables scientific innovation in one of the most transformative areas of drug development.

You'll join a high-performing R&D IT function where collaboration, strategic planning, and stakeholder alignment are key. The ideal candidate brings experience managing large, complex, global projects in the life sciences sector-especially those intersecting with R&D, data, and regulated environments.

Your role as Director, R&D IT Project Management - Cell Therapy

• Lead a portfolio of global IT projects aligned to cell and gene therapy R&D priorities
• Drive full project lifecycle delivery-from scoping and planning through execution and transition to operations
• Build and manage cross-functional delivery teams, project timelines, resources, and interdependencies
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, risks, and change management, ensuring accountability and timely decision-making
• Collaborate with scientific, technical, and operational stakeholders across multiple time zones
• Apply portfolio and program management best practices to improve delivery standards, reporting, and governance
• Ensure compliance with internal quality, data, and regulatory standards (e.g., GxP, SaMD)
• Support development of project management capabilities and mentor team members across the function

Experience and qualifications for the Director, R&D IT Project Management - Cell Therapy role

• 8+ years of experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar IT programs in biopharma or consulting
• Direct experience supporting R&D functions, ideally within cell or gene therapy
• Background in leading global teams and working across distributed environments
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery methods
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with SNOW PPM and JIRA for portfolio, budget, and resource management
• Project/program management certifications (PMI, APM) required; portfolio management certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or technical field (PhD or MBA a plus)
• Solid grasp of biopharmaceutical R&D processes, risk management, and benefits delivery

Perks and benefits

• Remote-first working with flexibility around location and travel
• Strategic influence and executive visibility across R&D and IT
• Opportunity to lead delivery in a high-growth, high-impact therapy area
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Work within a global, mission-driven organization focused on long-term innovation

Interested?
Apply now for immediate consideration, or reach out directly to explore similar leadership roles in R&D, IT, and life sciences project delivery.