Program assistant Jobs in Hartford, CT

Program Manager

Syner-G BioPharma Group is a science-led, strategic partner for life science companies. We provide integrated regulatory and biopharmaceutical development services spanning early development to post-market, along with operational strategy and support. With a global team of 400 employees across North America and India, our goal is to help our partners navigate the complexities of product development and accelerate their journey to market.

We are a leading life sciences consultancy committed to advancing human health by helping organizations bring life-saving innovations to market faster, at scale, and with the highest quality.

Our team partners with a diverse range of clients across the life sciences industry, supporting critical phases of the drug development lifecycle, from discovery and regulatory approval to technology transfer and the support in capital projects. We provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality systems, and ensure regulatory compliance, empowering our clients to navigate complexity and deliver impactful therapies to patients worldwide.

Syner-G BioPharma Group was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2025 award, for the second consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership, and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a diligent project manager with extensive experience in executive communication, MS Office, and Smartsheets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading large IT programs or managing a PMO within the pharmaceutical industry, with a deep understanding of systems deployment, risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment. This role requires proven expertise in IT program management, business transformation, and leading large cross-functional programs. The successful candidate will be adept at driving strategic initiatives that span multiple departments and functions, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes.

Job Functions :

• Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements
• Leverage interpersonal skills and good judgment to effectively navigate and drive project execution to meet or exceed project goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to create, execute, and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements
• Identify needs for changes to the plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives
• Facilitate team meetings and workshops to meet project needs
• Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee
• Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate trade-off decisions, and remove obstacles
• Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion
• Utilize appropriate tools and / or methodologies to manage projects, problem-solve, and document project information (RACI, SIPOC, etc.)
• Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead large cross-functional programs that drive strategic business transformation across IT and operational domains
• Manage IT program portfolios with a focus on systems deployment, integration, and stakeholder alignment
• Champion business transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and successful change adoption

Qualifications and Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Essential Functions :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Total Rewards Program : We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefits and flexible paid time off, remote work options and flexible working hours, career development, recognition programs, and a collaborative culture. Office locations are available in Greater Boston, San Diego, Boulder, and India.

At this time, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.