Program Manager, Communications

This role will drive complex programs from planning through execution with a focus on structure, accountability, and measurable delivery. You will work across business leaders, delivery teams, and strategic partners to align priorities, manage dependencies, and keep initiatives on track in a Pharmaceuticals & Biotech environment.

Location: San Francisco, CA. US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Run operating rhythms for major campaigns including planning and status reporting
• Translate ambiguous projects into clear workstreams and timelines
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership, surfacing risks and trade-offs
• Build alignment and hold accountability across cross-functional teams
• Anticipate and resolve operational bottlenecks under tight deadlines
• Design and improve the team's operating framework and protocols

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management, communications operations, or related discipline experience
• Deep understanding of communication functions and campaign dynamics
• Experience managing high-pressure, high-visibility programs effectively
• Capability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority
• Impeccable organizational skills with sound judgment about process vs. flexibility

Pay

$255,000 – $320,000 annually

Benefits

• Support for visa sponsorship with legal assistance
• Flexible location-based hybrid working policy, with some required office presence