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Purpose:
The Program Manager will be responsible for driving the development of in-house and inlicensed
biologics and biosimilar products across the full lifecycle—from evaluation and on
boarding to development and launch.
The role acts as the central integration point across cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory,
Manufacturing, Quality, Clinical, and Commercial) and external partners/licensors, ensuring
alignment of strategic objectives with execution plans.
This position requires leading high-value; complex development programs while actively
managing partner interfaces, governance, and collaboration models for in-licensed assets.
Roles and Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
Act as the single point of accountability for assigned programs, ensuring timely
development and successful product launch
Lead end-to-end project execution including initiation, planning, budgeting,
Lead cross-functional teams comprising R&D, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing,
Quality, and Business stakeholders
Ensure alignment of functional deliverables with overall program strategy and timelines
Identify resource gaps and constraints, and proactively implement mitigation plans
Drive high-quality project and governance meetings with clear agendas, actions, and
decision tracking
Partner & In-Licensing Program Management
Act as the primary interface for external partners/licensors for in-licensed programs
Coordinate joint development activities, ensuring alignment between internal teams and
partner expectations
Collaborate with Business/Alliance teams to drive joint governance structures (e.g., JSCs,
JDCs), including agenda setting, documentation, and follow-ups
Ensure contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables (as per licensing
agreements) are met
Facilitate transparent communication, issue resolution, and escalation management
with partners
Identify opportunities to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and value realization from
partnerships
Risk & Decision Management
Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and strategic impacts, and implement
mitigation strategies
Ensure timely escalation of critical issues to appropriate governance forums
Facilitate data-driven decision-making with structured documentation and stakeholder
alignment
Communication & Reporting
Ensure effective project communication, including meetings, minutes, dashboards, and
reports
Develop and present clear, concise project updates to senior leadership and governance
bodies
Maintain consistent and high-quality project documentation aligned with PMO
standards
Operational Excellence
Apply best practices in project management methodologies and tools
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in development
programs
Ensure projects are delivered on-time, in-full, and in-quality
Travel Estimate
NA
Job Requirements
Educational Qualification
Qualification: Master’s degree in Life Sciences with experience in biologics (process
development/manufacturing, biosimilars, antibodies, biotherapeutics), or
MBA (preferred) with relevant biopharma experience
Experience
Tenure 6–10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Minimum 2+ years of project/program management experience
Prior experience in partner-facing roles, alliances, or in-licensing programs will be a
strong advantage
Your Success Matters to Us
At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).
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