Program Director Digital Transformation & Technology Implementation (m/f/d) 50%
Transform Clinical Trial Operations Through Cutting-Edge Technology Leadership
* Duration:
to
* Location:
Basel, Switzerland
* Employment Type:
Temporary Assignment
* Salary:
CHF 133/h to CHF 170/h
* Job ID:
03686
About Our Client
For our client, a globally leading pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in the Basel Area, we are seeking an experienced Program Director (m/f/d). This organisation stands at the forefront of clinical research and drug development, driving medical innovation through world-class science and technology. With a strong commitment to digital transformation and patient-centric solutions, they are implementing one of the industry's most ambitious technology modernisation programmes in clinical trial data operations.
Your Responsibilities
* Lead strategic program delivery
for an $82+ million technology transformation initiative replacing core clinical trial data platforms, ensuring on-time implementation by Q1-Q2 2027
* Provide executive oversight and leadership
for a complex matrix organisation comprising 60+ internal team members and multiple external technology partners
* Drive digital transformation ambitions
including industry-standard concepts and data foundation frameworks across clinical data operations
* Ensure GXP compliance and quality standards
throughout large-scale platform integrations and technology implementations
* Facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management
for 1000+ end users across the organisation, including training, communications and adoption strategies
* Partner with senior leadership
in program governance and steering committees, providing independent strategic guidance on complex implementation challenges
* Oversee technical deliverables
and coordinate collaboration between IT services, business functions and external partners to achieve business value and impact
Your Profile
* Extensive experience in large-scale IT program delivery
within pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industries
* Proven track record in enterprise platform implementations
involving complex system integrations and data migrations
* Deep expertise in Clinical Data Operations
, including processes, current technology landscapes and future-state workflows
* Strong knowledge of GXP system compliance
requirements and validation in regulated environments
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities
in managing cross-functional teams of 50+ personnel including internal and external stakeholders
* Experience in wide-scale change management
across large workforces (500+ employees)
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
with proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and external partners
* Strategic mindset combined with hands-on delivery expertise
to translate complex technical challenges into workable solutions