Program Director

Program Director Digital Transformation & Technology Implementation (m/f/d) 50%Transform Clinical Trial Operations Through Cutting-Edge Technology LeadershipDuration: 01.12.2025 to 30.06.2027Location: Basel, SwitzerlandEmployment Type: Temporary AssignmentSalary: CHF 133/h to CHF 170/hJob ID: 03686About Our ClientFor 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 ResponsibilitiesLead strategic program delivery for an $82+ million technology transformation initiative replacing core clinical trial data platforms, ensuring on-time implementation by Q1-Q2 2027Provide executive oversight and leadership for a complex matrix organisation comprising 60+ internal team members and multiple external technology partnersDrive digital transformation ambitions including industry-standard concepts and data foundation frameworks across clinical data operationsEnsure GXP compliance and quality standards throughout large-scale platform integrations and technology implementationsFacilitate stakeholder engagement and change management for 1000+ end users across the organisation, including training, communications and adoption strategiesPartner with senior leadership in program governance and steering committees, providing independent strategic guidance on complex implementation challengesOversee technical deliverables and coordinate collaboration between IT services, business functions and external partners to achieve business value and impactYour ProfileExtensive experience in large-scale IT program delivery within pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industriesProven track record in enterprise platform implementations involving complex system integrations and data migrationsDeep expertise in Clinical Data Operations, including processes, current technology landscapes and future-state workflowsStrong knowledge of GXP system compliance requirements and validation in regulated environmentsDemonstrated leadership capabilities in managing cross-functional teams of 50+ personnel including internal and external stakeholdersExperience in wide-scale change management across large workforces (500+ employees)Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and external partnersStrategic mindset combined with hands-on delivery expertise to translate complex technical challenges into workable solutions