Senior Manager, Clinical Program Planning

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you. Why Join Us? At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere. Summary: The Clinical Project Planning Senior Manager provides strategic oversight and expert project management across the full lifecycle of clinical programs, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and delivery excellence across Clinical Affairs subfunctions, including Clinical Development Operations, Publications, HEOR, Pharmacovigilance, and Late-Stage Research. This role is responsible for building and scaling project management capabilities and frameworks for strategic initiative execution, enabling leadership to track program progress and provide transparent visibility into project status, timelines, risks, and critical path activities across Clinical Affairs bridging clinical and commercial planning functions to support data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Director, Clinical Strategy and Operations, the Clinical Program Planning Senior Manager collaborates with trial leads, functional leaders, and executive stakeholders to drive operational governance, milestone achievement, and process optimization across the clinical enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in clinical program management, clinical development or clinical operations within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
Proven history in leading cross-functional clinical programs or strategic operations initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end clinical program delivery, including clinical stage-gate planning, protocol development through CSR, regulatory submission, and publications, with proven expertise in timeline management, project planning, and milestone tracking across all clinical phases.
Strong background in developing project tracking systems, dashboards, or governance tools that enhance visibility and accountability.
Experience leading or mentoring cross-functional project teams and applying structured change management practices.
Proven leadership and influence in managing cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders across clinical and corporate functions.
Advanced organizational and project management skills with a focus on operational rigor and execution.
Strategic and analytical mindset, leveraging data and insights to optimize planning, identify risks, and enhance operational performance.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor technical, clinical, and strategic information for scientific and executive audiences.
Agile and resilient in navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook), Smartsheet, and project management systems (MS Project/ Project Online, Planisware, Smartsheet) and data visualization dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire etc.).
Travel up to 20% as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or managing projects involving HEOR, Late-stage research, or post-marketing studies preferred.
PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and project manage cross-functional strategic initiatives with a primary focus on HEOR, Late-Stage Research, Publications/Scientific Communications, and other cross-functional programs across Clinical Affairs.
Develop and maintain clinical program roadmaps, dashboards, and KPIs to provide leadership with visibility into progress, risks, and strategic opportunities.
Support governance activities, including portfolio operational reviews and clinical executive meetings.
Provide oversight of clinical studies/ program timelines from planning, start-up through close-out. Monitor and report milestones across all study phases (Phase 1–4), ensuring that dependencies and critical path activities are proactively managed.
Identify and escalate operational risks and delays, ensuring timely mitigation and leadership awareness.
Drive data-informed decision-making by providing accurate milestone and resource-tracking insights.
Facilitate engagement forums that promote transparency, collaboration, and a culture of operational excellence.
Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive tracking systems for all Clinical Affairs sub-functions.
Integrate sub-functional plans into a unified portfolio with a view to enable data-driven portfolio management and performance tracking.
Ensure all tools and trackers maintain inspection readiness and meet internal quality and compliance standards.
Standardize processes and develop playbooks that drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability across programs.
Apply project management methodologies (e.g., risk management, scenario planning, change control) to strengthen operational delivery.
Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, promoting the adoption of digital PM tools (e.g., MS Project/ Project Online, Planisware, Smartsheet) and data visualization dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire etc.).
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure seamless cross-functional execution.
Translate complex clinical and operational information into executive-level presentations, supporting strategic decision-making.