Technical Project Manager / Delivery Lead in Life Science

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Delivery Lead to lead and coordinate complex projects within the Life Sciences domain with a focus on drug discovery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in chemistry or biology, a strong background in project management, proven experience in the technical domain, excellent communication skills, and a passion for saving people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver life sciences projects on time, within scope, and on budget for both staff augmentation and managed output engagement models
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring effective mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA)
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
• Conduct architecture reviews and audits
• Determine project requirements and goals needed to achieve a go-live solution
• Participate hands-on in pre-sales activities such as proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and demos
• Maintain direct communication with customers throughout solution architecture design and implementation

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technical project management or delivery leadership within the Life Sciences domain
• Expertise in designing large-scale solutions with in-depth technical detail and collaborating closely with business stakeholders to determine project requirements
• Proficiency in designing QA solutions that are maintainable, extensible, and modular, aligned with industry best practices (SOLID principles, design patterns, etc.) for implementation by project or program teams
• Background in building and maintaining QA frameworks, solutions, and shared formats usable across all company projects and programs
• Skills in defining and executing comprehensive test automation strategies, including roadmaps, tools, frameworks, and approaches
• Competency in developing and maintaining documentation covering automation processes, workflows, and configurations
• Capability to assess and choose the most suitable test automation tools and guide the definition, selection, and expansion of test automation architecture frameworks
• Understanding of key quality metrics tracking and reporting, including defect density, test coverage, and release cycle times across manual, automated, and performance testing
• Qualifications in supervising manual and automated testing efforts to validate functional, integration, regression, and performance aspects
• Familiarity with AI-powered solutions in Quality Engineering processes, leveraging GenAI, LLMs, and AI agents to enhance test automation, test generation, test data management, defect analysis, and overall software quality
• Showcase of leading continuous improvement initiatives in test processes, tools, and techniques to support digital transformation
• Degree in chemistry or biology, combined with excellent communication skills

We offer

• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Global scope, international projects in different business domains: life sciences and healthcare, retail, and distribution, software and hi-tech, etc.
• Outstanding career development opportunities with a transparent career path and a roadmap to accelerate your journey
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications
• Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech communities
• 25 days holiday per annum
• 5 days of sick leave without medical certification
• Private health insurance for employees and discount for private health insurance for family members
• Discount for Fit Pass program
• Comfortable modern offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad or remote work from any location in Serbia
• Regular corporate, social and wellbeing events (parties, sport events, advanced CSR programs etc.)

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates whose experience closely matches the job requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive an email from us, please do not be discouraged—feel free to apply for other positions that better align with your experience. If you have any questions, you can reach us at jobserbia@epam.com

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, diverse community to help you discover your fullest potential.

No less important is our applicants' safety, well-being, and experience. Therefore, until further notice, all EPAM employment interviews will be conducted remotely. Our recruitment professionals and hiring managers are standing by to ensure a robust and engaging virtual candidate experience. We look forward to speaking with you!

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