Senior Innovation Program Manager

Senior Innovation Program Manager

Red Nucleus is hiring a Senior Innovation Program Manager to join our global team! This role can be full-time remote in the US.

Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of nearly 900 full‑time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on‑time delivery is unrivaled in our space.

At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engages our employees to be their best selves. Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community, and fun. We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been Internationally recognized as a "Great Place to Work".

Red Nucleus is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and tech‑savvy Program Manager to join the Innovation Office. The Program Manager plays a critical role in advancing Red Nucleus' enterprise innovation agenda, reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). This individual will support and operationalize AI and innovation initiatives across the organization by developing governance frameworks, facilitating cross‑BU collaboration, and managing the execution and measurement of high‑impact AI programs.

Working under the strategic direction of the CINO, the Program Manager will ensure that AI and productized solutions are deployed responsibly, efficiently, and in alignment with Red Nucleus' innovation priorities.

• AI Governance & Process Development
• Program Management & Deployment
• Cross‑BU Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Evaluation & KPI Tracking
• Technology & Capability Research

Collaborate with legal, compliance, IT, data science, and business stakeholders to align governance with ethical AI principles, data privacy standards, and enterprise risk posture. Under the direction of the Chief Innovation Officer, and in collaboration with Legal and Compliance, lead the drafting and implementation of AI governance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process frameworks to ensure responsible innovation and risk mitigation.

Manage the end‑to‑end deployment of licensable or productized AI solutions across Red Nucleus, ensuring consistency, scalability, and operational fit. Track program timelines, deliverables, and milestones, working closely with functional and BU leads to drive adoption and sustainability. Oversee pilot programs, proof‑of‑conception initiatives, and the scaling of validated solutions into enterprise workflows.

Serve as the primary liaison across Business Units to facilitate coordination, transparency, and shared learning on AI initiatives. Support and structure cross‑functional working groups under the direction of the CINO to accelerate solution alignment and knowledge transfer. Collect and synthesize stakeholder feedback to refine governance processes and enhance program outcomes.

Manage the AI evaluation scorecards used to assess AI solutions and vendors across key criteria such as strategic fit, value proposition, ROI, scalability, compliance, efficiency, and risk. Work in partnership with the CINO and in collaboration with the BU's and

Functional area

s to track program‑level KPIs that reflect innovation impact, solution effectiveness, and operational ROI. Regularly report on progress, risks, and opportunities to the Chief Innovation Officer and other executive stakeholders.

Conduct ongoing research and competitive scanning of AI tools and platforms aligned to strategic capabilities across Red Nucleus. Recommend best‑fit tools for consideration based on cost‑effectiveness, integration potential, and workflow enablement. Partner with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders (as needed) to evaluate implementation feasibility and licensing needs.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technology, Innovation Management, or related discipline.

58 years of experience in program management, innovation management, or a related field. Strong…