Senior Project Manager, Corporate Program Management
United Therapeutics Corporation
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)
United States
Corporate Functions
Senior Project Manager—plans, monitors, and manages internal/external projects from initiation through completion; participates in management of strategic programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional project teams (internal and external service providers).
- Manage projects end-to-end (initiation, execution, closure); evaluate, analyze, plan, organize, and execute.
- Oversee internal/external tasks to meet objectives; may serve as primary project contact.
- Concurrently manage 3+ projects/programs across different life-cycle stages.
- Present updates to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Define schedules prior to initiation (project charters, milestones, roles/responsibilities).
- Oversee schedule and budget; manage workstream interdependencies and plan baselines.
- Communicate and influence stakeholders; identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies; escalate as needed.
- Implement tools/best practices/technology for Corporate Program Management and support strategic interdepartmental objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or technical discipline.
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical/medical device/life sciences.
- 5+ years in project/program management.
- PMP certification (PMI PMP) or equivalent.
- Experience under tight timelines; analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal/written communication; ability to negotiate (plus).
- Leadership and emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of drug/medical device development and lifecycle; FDA and ICH guidance.
- Proficient in MS Office and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
- Ability to apply PMP principles; build business cases.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Manage 3rd-party vendors and external partners.
- Manage activities across multiple sites/locations; matrix organization.
- Budget/financial tracking and contingency planning.
- Understanding of strategic issues and their operational impact.
Benefits (eligibility): Medical/dental/vision/prescription, wellness resources, 401k/ESPP, paid time off/paid parental leave, disability benefits, and more.
Location/Work Model: RTP, NC; hybrid (at least 3 days/week in office; may increase).
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional project teams (internal and external service providers).
- Manage projects end-to-end (initiation, execution, closure); evaluate, analyze, plan, organize, and execute.
- Oversee internal/external tasks to meet objectives; may serve as primary project contact.
- Concurrently manage 3+ projects/programs across different life-cycle stages.
- Present updates to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Define schedules prior to initiation (project charters, milestones, roles/responsibilities).
- Oversee schedule and budget; manage workstream interdependencies and plan baselines.
- Communicate and influence stakeholders; identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies; escalate as needed.
- Implement tools/best practices/technology for Corporate Program Management and support strategic interdepartmental objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or technical discipline.
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical/medical device/life sciences.
- 5+ years in project/program management.
- PMP certification (PMI PMP) or equivalent.
- Experience under tight timelines; analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal/written communication; ability to negotiate (plus).
- Leadership and emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of drug/medical device development and lifecycle; FDA and ICH guidance.
- Proficient in MS Office and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
- Ability to apply PMP principles; build business cases.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Manage 3rd-party vendors and external partners.
- Manage activities across multiple sites/locations; matrix organization.
- Budget/financial tracking and contingency planning.
- Understanding of strategic issues and their operational impact.
Benefits (eligibility): Medical/dental/vision/prescription, wellness resources, 401k/ESPP, paid time off/paid parental leave, disability benefits, and more.
Location/Work Model: RTP, NC; hybrid (at least 3 days/week in office; may increase).