Osprey Life Sciences · 1 day ago
Platform Manager
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelOsprey Life Sciences is a leading consulting and services firm specializing in technology solutions for Life Sciences IT organizations. They are seeking an experienced Platform Program Manager to lead and support large-scale portfolio and program management platforms within a regulated life sciences environment, ensuring effective use of enterprise PPM tools for high-value initiatives.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Jocelyn Paquette
Responsibilities
Lead and support program and portfolio management activities enabled by enterprise PPM platforms (e.g., Planisware or comparable tools)
Partner with R&D, Clinical Operations, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure the PPM platform supports strategic planning, prioritization, capacity management, and investment decision-making
Facilitate portfolio and program governance processes, including roadmap planning, scenario modeling, prioritization, and dependency management using the PPM platform
Ensure portfolio data integrity, consistency, and transparency across programs, therapy candidates, and delivery initiatives
Support governance forums (e.g., Portfolio Review Boards, Steering Committees) by providing platform-driven insights, reporting, and analysis
Manage end-to-end delivery of cross-functional programs that rely on the PPM platform for planning, tracking, and execution
Translate business and scientific needs into platform configurations, workflows, and reporting structures that support delivery across clinical and development lifecycles
Partner with delivery teams to ensure the PPM platform is actively used—not bypassed—for program planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and financial forecasting
Support integration of PPM platforms with related systems (e.g., clinical systems, data platforms, financial systems, IT delivery tools)
Serve as a primary liaison between platform users, IT teams, and PPM vendors to manage enhancements, configuration changes, and release planning
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on platform usage, data standards, and delivery expectations
Support change management, communications, and training efforts to drive adoption and consistent use of the PPM platform across teams
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of PPM standards, governance models, and reporting practices
Identify opportunities to improve platform usability, scalability, and alignment with enterprise delivery needs
Participate in post-implementation reviews and lessons learned to continuously improve platform-enabled program execution
Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and disciplined delivery through effective use of PPM tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field
Hands-on experience with enterprise PPM platforms (e.g., Planisware or similar large-scale portfolio management tools)
Demonstrated experience using PPM platforms to support real delivery (e.g., therapy development, clinical operations, or enterprise IT programs), not just tool administration
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of portfolio planning, capacity management, financial forecasting, and governance in life sciences environments
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven settings (biotech, pharma, healthcare)
Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Preferred
Experience supporting therapy candidate development or clinical program portfolios
Familiarity with integrations between PPM platforms and clinical, financial, or delivery systems
Consulting background with experience advising stakeholders on platform adoption and operating model maturity
PMP or other project/program management certification preferred
Company
Osprey Life Sciences
At Osprey Life Sciences, we empower life sciences organizations to transform complexity into clarity – from laboratory innovation through commercial launch.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase