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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager - Laboratory Systems (Pharma/Biotech) - Hybrid: Fall River, Massachusetts - **Company:** SLIPSTREAM IT LLC - **Location:** Fall River, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Health Informatics, Data Integrity, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Data Streaming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Information Technology, GXP, Golang - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=17b11946c99972d9 ## About the Role You're an experienced, hands-on IT Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering technology initiatives within commercial pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical organizations, including laboratory IT environments. Direct commercial Life Sciences and laboratory technology experience are required. You bring expertise in laboratory systems, technology integrations, full-lifecycle IT implementations, and GxP compliance and validation requirements. You're a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in collaborative environments, partnering with scientists, laboratory teams, IT, Quality, Validation, and business stakeholders to deliver successful technology solutions., * Commercial Life Sciences Experience: Direct professional experience within commercial-stage pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical organizations. Experience limited to pre-commercial research, general healthcare, hospitals, or insurance does not qualify. * IT Project Management: 5+ years of experience independently managing complex IT projects within regulated Life Sciences environments. * Laboratory Technology & Operations: Direct experience supporting laboratory IT environments, including LIMS, ELN, scientific applications, laboratory instruments, and associated workflows. * Systems Integration: Experience with laboratory system connectivity, instrument integrations, scientific data flows, and related technical requirements. * Full-Lifecycle Implementations: Proven ability to lead IT projects from requirements gathering and planning through testing, validation, deployment, and go-live. * GxP Compliance & Validation: Working knowledge of GxP, CSV/CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, UAT, and change control. * Project Methodologies: Experience delivering projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches., * Industry Background: Direct commercial pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical experience is required. General healthcare IT experience alone does not qualify. * Location: Must be available to work onsite in Fall River, MA, three days per week. * Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. PMP or comparable project management certification is a plus. ## Description Are you an experienced Life Sciences IT Project Manager who thrives on leading complex technology initiatives, solving meaningful challenges, and making a visible impact within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your expertise is valued, leadership is accessible, and your contributions directly influence an organization's success? Join Slipstream Life Sciences as an IT Project Manager - Laboratory Systems and play a key role in helping an innovative, growing biotechnology organization build and scale the laboratory technology, scientific applications, and IT infrastructure needed to support its next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation, leading critical laboratory systems implementations, improving scientific workflows, and helping establish the technology foundation that supports the development of innovative therapies. You'll work directly with scientists, laboratory leadership, IT, Quality, Validation, and technology partners to deliver solutions that make a tangible difference in how scientific research and laboratory operations are conducted. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in Fall River, MA, providing meaningful collaboration with scientific and technical teams while maintaining flexibility. Why This Role Matters As an emerging biotechnology organization advances through important clinical and operational milestones, building the right laboratory technology foundation is critical to its continued success. This isn't simply about managing projects or maintaining existing systems. It's an opportunity to help shape how technology enables scientific discovery, improves laboratory operations, and supports the development of innovative medicines. Your expertise will help implement and optimize laboratory information systems, scientific applications, instrument integrations, and regulated technology platforms that enable scientists to work more efficiently while protecting critical research data. You'll have the opportunity to influence technology decisions, improve laboratory processes, and build scalable solutions that will support the organization's continued growth. What You'll Do IT Project Leadership & Delivery * Lead end-to-end IT projects supporting laboratory, scientific, and regulated pharmaceutical and biotechnology operations. * Manage the complete project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning through implementation, testing, validation, deployment, and go-live. * Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and deliverables. * Drive cross-functional accountability, proactively resolve challenges, and ensure successful project execution. * Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies to deliver complex technology initiatives. Laboratory Systems & Scientific Technology * Lead implementations and enhancements involving Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), laboratory informatics platforms, and scientific applications. * Manage laboratory instrument integrations, system upgrades, and technology improvements supporting scientific operations. * Partner directly with scientists and laboratory teams to understand workflows, identify technology needs, and develop effective solutions. * Coordinate laboratory systems integrations, scientific data workflows, and technology connectivity across regulated environments. * Help establish scalable, reliable technology solutions that support evolving laboratory and research requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technology Leadership * Partner with scientists, laboratory leadership, IT, Quality, Validation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders. * Translate scientific and operational requirements into actionable technology plans and deliverables. * Facilitate communication and alignment between technical teams, scientific users, leadership, and external implementation partners. * Build trusted relationships across departments to ensure stakeholder engagement and successful technology adoption. * Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency. Compliance, Validation & Data Integrity * Ensure laboratory technology initiatives align with applicable GxP regulations, data integrity standards, and internal quality requirements. * Partner with Quality and Validation teams to support Computer System Validation (CSV), Computer Software Assurance (CSA), and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. * Coordinate system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validation documentation, and change control activities. * Support implementation readiness, training, documentation, and controlled system deployments. * Help maintain compliant, reliable, and audit-ready laboratory technology environments. Vendor Management & Continuous Improvement * Manage relationships with laboratory technology vendors, software providers, and implementation partners. * Coordinate vendor deliverables, timelines, technical dependencies, and implementation activities. * Identify opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, technology adoption, and system performance. * Recommend practical improvements to project delivery processes and laboratory technology solutions. * Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term operational effectiveness., * Project Planning & Execution: Managing project schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables. * Cross-Functional Technology Delivery: Coordinating IT, laboratory, Quality, Validation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business teams. * Vendor & Implementation Partner Management: Managing third-party technology providers, deliverables, and implementation activities. * Testing & Deployment Readiness: Coordinating system testing, UAT, validation documentation, change control, training, and go-live activities. * Stakeholder Management: Translating scientific and business requirements into actionable technical project plans. * Risk Management & Problem Resolution: Identifying project risks, resolving issues, and managing competing priorities. Leadership & Professional Competencies * Project Leadership: Takes ownership, drives accountability, and delivers measurable results. * Communication: Effectively engages scientific, technical, and business stakeholders. * Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across laboratory, IT, Quality, Validation, and leadership teams. * Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies challenges and develops practical solutions. * Organization: Successfully manages multiple complex initiatives and competing priorities. * Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving biotechnology environments. * Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve technology, processes, and operational efficiency.