Effective project and program management keeps science, operations, and technology moving on schedule. In pharma, biotech, and healthcare, experienced leaders align cross-functional teams, manage risk, and turn plans into measurable results. Demand for project management executives is rising across clinical trials, product development, CMC, and digital transformation.
Klein Hersh connects organizations with project management and PMO leaders who bring structure, clarity, and momentum from the research bench to the C‑suite and up to the boardroom.
Where Program Management Leadership Matters Most
Project management executives shape strategy and execution across the portfolio. Leaders we recruit commonly:
- Guide clinical program plans, timelines, and scenario modeling across Phases I to IV
- Coordinate study start-up, site activation, and vendor oversight with clear governance
- Drive CMC and tech transfer plans with MSAT, quality, and manufacturing
- Lead product development roadmaps, from proof of concept through commercialization
- Stand up PMOs that improve resource planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Direct digital and data implementations across EHR, analytics, and clinical systems
- Manage risk registers, decision logs, and change control to protect milestones
These responsibilities require executives who build reliable plans, foster accountability, and remove obstacles so teams deliver.
High-Impact Domains in Program Management
We have access to the top talent that Pharma tech and services providers rely on to deliver the solutions and expertise that is the lifeblood of their business model.We focus on the leadership disciplines that keep programs on track and inspection-ready. These priority areas guide our approach to targeting and recruiting executive talent:
- Clinical project management: Portfolio planning, cross-study governance, CRO management, and data-driven decision support.
- CMC and manufacturing project management: Process scale-up, tech transfer, validation, and supply readiness.
- R&D and product development: Integrated plans that connect discovery, nonclinical, clinical, and commercial launch.
- PMO leadership: Operating models, dashboards, and portfolio governance that improve predictability.
- Technology implementation: Healthcare IT, digital health, and analytics programs delivered in regulated environments
Why Life Sciences Organizations Trust Klein Hersh to Find Program and Program Management Leaders
Klein Hersh has defined Precision Executive Search for more than 25 years, delivering visionary leaders shaping the future of life sciences and healthcare. Our team is relationship-centered and industry-focused, with far-reaching networks across project management in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare industries.
We tailor each search to your science, stage, and culture. The result is a clear, disciplined approach that delivers:
- Access to proven leaders across clinical, CMC, R&D, and technology programs
- A process built on trust, clear communication, and rigorous evaluation
- Alignment to mission, culture, and operating goals
- Consistent delivery of executives who strengthen execution, improve predictability, and create lasting impact
The biggest benefits Klein Hersh provided was their speed to hire with qualified candidates. They are highly interactive and on-call as needed. Klein Hersh is simply the best.Program Management Recruiting with Impact
Progress depends on leaders who turn complex plans into results. Klein Hersh connects companies with project and program management executives who keep trials on schedule, bring products to market, and deliver technology that supports patient care.
Our work reflects the values that define Klein Hersh: precision search, industry immersion, and a commitment to delivering top talent that moves your organization forward.
Interim Leadership for Pharma Services & Technology Organizations
Services and technology organizations in the pharmaceutical and biotech space often require immediate leadership talent to manage critical projects and maintain operational excellence. Klein Hersh has the expertise to connect these organizations with experienced interim executives who understand both the technical and business aspects of CRO, CDMO, and technology service delivery. Whether you need temporary commercial, finance, operations, HR, or other specific leadership talent, we identify professionals who can seamlessly integrate into your organization and maintain momentum during transitions or growth periods. Our vast talent network includes executives with specific experience in contract research, manufacturing, consulting, and technology services who are ready to step into interim roles.
