Empower Pharmacy · 11 hours ago
Director, Technical Program Management (AI & Digital Platforms)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expEmpower Pharmacy is a company focused on transforming healthcare through technology. They are seeking a Director of Technical Program Management to architect and operate their enterprise execution engine across AI, automation, and data platforms, ensuring high-stakes initiatives are delivered with precision and regulatory compliance.
Health CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Own enterprise-critical portfolios spanning AI platforms, automation, ERP, LIMS, PMS, and cloud data infrastructure, sequencing initiatives by risk, regulatory impact, and capacity
Translate corporate strategy into technically grounded, outcome-based roadmaps with clear milestones, dependencies, and success metrics
Establish executive governance, operating cadence, escalation paths, and decision rights that function under pressure and eliminate ambiguity
Lead AI and machine learning initiatives from concept through sustained production, embedding models into real pharmacy workflows at enterprise scale
Ensure AI systems meet explainability, validation, auditability, and regulatory standards required in regulated healthcare environments
Define and track AI value realization tied to patient safety, inspection outcomes, throughput, cost efficiency, and scalability
Design execution systems that are inspection-ready by default, embedding documentation, traceability, and quality controls into delivery practices
Identify systemic risks, hidden dependencies, and execution failure modes early, driving mitigation with clear ownership and timelines
Exercise disciplined judgment on AI risk, halting or redesigning initiatives that threaten compliance, trust, or operational stability
Act as the connective tissue across Technology, Pharmacy Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience
Provide executives with unfiltered, data-driven insights into progress, risk, and tradeoffs, surfacing issues early and plainly
Resolve conflicts where priorities collide, balancing growth demands with regulatory and operational realities
Design and scale a high-performance TPM organization aligned to enterprise risk, platform complexity, and growth trajectory
Install standardized planning, risk management, tooling, and reporting systems that replace heroics with repeatable excellence
Build a culture of accountability, ownership, transparency, and controlled intensity while developing future execution leaders
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or equivalent leadership roles
5+ years leading large, cross-functional, technology programs in regulated environments (healthcare, life sciences, pharma, medtech)
Strong technical foundation in software development, cloud platforms, data systems, and AI/ML concepts
Proven experience delivering complex platforms involving multiple engineering and data teams
Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and modern SDLC practices
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Preferred
Experience in pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding, or healthcare operations
Direct experience delivering AI/ML or automation solutions in production
Familiarity with FDA regulations, USP standards, and validation frameworks (CSV)
MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Wellness perks
IV therapy
Compounded medications
Company
Empower Pharmacy
Compounding Pharmacy and Outsourcing Facility
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
LO3 Capital
2023-09-19Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Shaun Noorian
Founder, CEO & Executive Chairman
Dr. Scott Leuchter - PsyD, SPHR, SHRM SCP
Chief People Officer
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