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About the role
We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (STPM) to join a life sciences R&D; product team supporting a major pharmaceutical client’s digital transformation journey.
This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and science, owning delivery across a complex human biological data platform used by researchers, biologists, computational scientists, and data teams.
You will lead end to end program delivery across multiple workstreams, including data platforms, analytical pipelines, and user-facing applications. The focus is not only execution but also continuous discovery, innovation, and accelerating R&D; outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:




Owning and prioritizing cross-team backlogs across multiple engineering and scientific streams
Translating complex biological and technical requirements into clear delivery plans and user stories
Driving Agile delivery in a hybrid environment with strong governance and structured checkpoints
Managing dependencies across data engineering, platform, AI/ML, and UX teams
Partnering closely with scientists and researchers to shape product direction through continuous feedback
Overseeing data governance, compliance, and FAIR data principles in a regulated environment
Supporting release planning, UAT, and launch readiness across global stakeholders
Collaborating with engineering teams on cloud architecture and data platform design (GCP-based)
What we are looking for:
Strong experience as a Technical Program Manager or Product Delivery Lead in complex technical environments
Solid understanding of the full SDLC and Agile delivery (Scrum / hybrid models)
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and large-scale distributed systems
Ability to work directly with technical and scientific stakeholders and translate ambiguity into structured delivery
Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence for delivery governance and backlog management
Strong stakeholder management across engineering, product, and business teams
Nice to have:
Life sciences, biotech, or pharma domain experience
Exposure to multi-omics data, scientific research workflows, or regulated environments
Experience with GCP services and modern data/AI platforms
Familiarity with AI/ML-driven products or data-heavy scientific systems
This is a highly cross-functional role focused on delivering complex scientific platforms while enabling innovation through structured, scalable program execution.
Compensation
Salary Range: €55,000 – €68,000 gross per year, depending on experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.
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📌 Scaled Human Biology Senior - Technical Program Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Xebia
📍 Madrid