Biotech & Pharma Jobs in Massachusetts with J-1 Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Program Manager, Execution - EPMO is a mid-level project management role within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO). This role directly manages execution-focused projects supporting supply chain operations, manufacturing partnerships, and select pharmaceutical launch activities. The Project Manager operates hands-on to support development of project scope, timeline, risks, and execution while also serving as a catalyst for continuous improvement in cross-functional ways of working. The role requires a technically oriented mindset, comfort operating in regulated pharmaceutical environments, and the ability to translate complex operational and technical inputs into clear, actionable execution plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management System & Ways of Working

- Apply and reinforce Azurity’s Management System principles and standard project management practices
- Support use of structured execution tools (e.g., workplans, A3s, dashboards, execution tracking)
- Ensure consistent project documentation and repository standards
- Promote clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution across project teams
- Manage and maintain integrated project plans, action trackers, risk/issue logs, decision logs, and dependency maps
- Drive rigorous meeting cadence and execution discipline (agendas, pre-reads, notes, actions, and follow-ups)
- Actively identify risks, constraints, and interdependencies across Supply Chain, External Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Operations projects
- Responds to negative trends in KPIs and escalates issues early with clear options, recommendations, and impact assessments

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partnership & Execution

- Serve as the primary internal project management partner for internal teams working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and external suppliers
- Coordinate cross-functional execution across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Translate technical and operational inputs into structured project plans and clear execution paths
- Support alignment of internal and external stakeholders to ensure commitments are understood and met
- Maintain transparency on progress, risks, and constraints affecting supply continuity and timelines

Continuous Improvement

- Identify recurring execution challenges, process gaps, or inefficiencies within supply chain and external manufacturing projects
- Drive synergies across similar projects and recommend process improvements, templates, or standard practices to increase predictability and reduce rework
- Capture lessons learned and support adoption of improved execution practices across the Execution portfolio
- Partner with EPMO leadership to improve project intake, execution frameworks, and reporting approaches

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

- Demonstrated project management experience in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Exposure to supply chain operations, external manufacturing (CMOs), technical operations, or pharmaceutical launches
- Moderately proficient technical understanding (manufacturing processes, quality systems, or operational workflows)
- Familiarity with structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies (A3, Lean, or similar)
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience managing execution-focused projects with operational and/or technical complexity
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready updates
- Proactive issue identification, problem solving, and follow-through
- Comfort operating in regulated, compliance-oriented environments

PREFERRED

- Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical products, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Technical and operational background gained from formal work experience or education
- Formal qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
- May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
- Other miscellaneous job duties as required

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

- Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
+ Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
+ Fuel Your Success: Sales Only - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
- Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions
- Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
- Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
- Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
- Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
- Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
- Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

The California Consumer Privacy Act regulates privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of California, United States. For details, click here. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Union (EU).