Global Program Manager (6-month FTC)

As a Global Program Manager at Recursion, you’ll be responsible for leading program meetings, managing schedules, and ensuring accountability across teams. You'll document key decisions, maintain a centralized decision log for risks, and oversee program budgets while supporting cross-functional collaborations.

Candidates for the Global Program Manager role at Recursion should ideally hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Life Sciences or Business, alongside over 6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech R&D context, with at least 5 years specifically in project management.

At Recursion, Global Program Managers are supported through continuous learning opportunities, a collaborative environment, and exceptional backing from cross-functional teams that enhance strategic decision-making for drug development projects.

Yes, Recursion considers remote work for the Global Program Manager position, provided that candidates can commit to regular on-site visits for tasks and departmental events, ensuring collaboration and teamwork within the organization.

A successful Global Program Manager at Recursion should be proficient in project management and planning software. These skills, coupled with strong communication and negotiation abilities, will facilitate successful collaboration across various teams and projects.

In your answer, emphasize specific projects where you utilized your leadership skills, mentioning how you coordinated between different departments, maintained schedules, and ensured that project milestones were met effectively.

Discuss your systematic approach to identifying, categorizing, and mitigating risks during projects. Mention tools or techniques you use to keep track of risks and the outcomes of your mitigation strategies.

Emphasize your commitment to systematic documentation practices, such as utilizing shared folders, real-time collaboration platforms, or even insights into how you maintain up-to-date records throughout project lifecycles.

Share your methods for promoting accountability, such as clear communication of expectations, regular follow-ups, and structured meeting agendas that facilitate progress tracking and team commitment.

Describe a specific situation where you successfully multitasked, explaining how you prioritized tasks using organizational tools or frameworks to ensure timely deliverables and efficiency.

Outline your hands-on experience in overseeing project budgets, discussing budget creation, forecasting, and the management of resources effectively to adhere to financial expectations.

Provide examples of how you've used team-building activities, transparent communication, and shared goals to create a collaborative environment in your projects, highlighting successful outcomes.

Mention specific software solutions you've worked with, highlighting any features that you find particularly useful for managing projects, such as Gantt charts, time tracking, or resource allocation tools.

Select a challenge you've faced in your career and discuss your strategic approach to overcoming it while minimizing disruptions, detailing the lessons you learned and improvements you implemented afterward.

Discuss the KPIs or metrics you typically use to evaluate the success of a program, emphasizing how you align these measurements with organizational goals and project objectives for comprehensive assessment.