Job Description
Job Description
Technical Project Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead technology projects supporting R&D, clinical, and regulatory operations within a regulated life sciences environment. This role will partner with bioinformatics, biometrics, data management, pharmacovigilance, and IT teams to deliver critical platforms, integrations, and data workflows.
Important: This role requires direct experience within life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare technology organizations. Candidates without industry experience will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end delivery of technical projects across R&D, clinical, and regulatory systems.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including bioinformatics, biometrics, data management, pharmacovigilance, QA, and vendors.
- Lead project planning, timelines, risk management, status reporting, and stakeholder communications.
- Support platforms and environments such as Veeva Vault, Nextflow/Seqera, Dagster, Illumina BaseSpace, Posit, and SAS.
- Ensure projects meet GxP, validation, compliance, and audit-readiness requirements.
- Partner with technical teams to review system configurations, integrations, and deployment impacts.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of Technical Project Management experience within life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare technology organizations.
- Hands-on experience supporting regulated technology environments and complex cross-functional projects.
- Familiarity with several of the following: Veeva Vault, Seqera/Nextflow, Dagster, Illumina BaseSpace, Posit (Connect/Workbench), and SAS.
- Understanding of GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV/CSA), and data integrity requirements.
- Ability to review technical configurations, YAML files, pipeline manifests, and Git-controlled environments.
- Strong experience with Agile project delivery, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred:
- Experience with genomics, bioinformatics, NGS, clinical data management, pharmacovigilance, or AWS environments.
- PMP, CSM, SAFe, or similar certification.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Providence, RI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.