I am seeking a global, remote Senior Program Manager or Delivery role where I can lead cross-functional initiatives in regulated environments. I’m looking to drive end-to-end program execution, governance, and digital transformation, partner with senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes while ensuring GxP, quality, and compliance alignment.
Monika Yadav
@monikayadav
Program Leader with 13+ years in pharma & life sciences, driving global, GxP-compliant programs and digital transformation in remote teams.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Program & Transformation Leader with 13+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation across pharmaceutical, engineering, and regulated industries.
I specialize in end-to-end program delivery, global stakeholder management, and governance-driven execution, bridging business priorities with technology outcomes across distributed teams.
Currently at a global pharmaceutical organization, I lead enterprise-scale digital and compliance initiatives, working across regions to deliver programs that improve operational efficiency, regulatory alignment, and execution transparency.
I bring deep expertise in Kneat validation platforms, having led enterprise-wide rollouts across 18 global sites, digitizing paper-based processes, achieving 150+ DWE efficiency gains, and reducing validation cycle times by ~30%. As a Certified Kneat Power User, I have onboarded and mentored global teams, enabling sustainable adoption within GxP and CSV frameworks.
My strengths include program governance, delivery operating models, KPI tracking, risk management, and portfolio visibility—ensuring complex initiatives stay on track, on time, and aligned to business value.
I am a GenAI and digital transformation enthusiast, actively exploring AI-driven productivity, knowledge management, and decision-support use cases in regulated enterprise environments.
An alumnus of Indian School of Business, I combine strategic thinking with execution rigor. I am passionate about leading transformation programs, simplifying complexity, and building future-ready digital ecosystems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager
Eli Lilly and Company
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Lead enterprise-scale digital transformation projects across 18 sites, managing budgets exceeding $1M and delivering 150+ FTE efficiency gains and 30% cycle time reduction through process re-engineering and platform rollout.
Managed multiple concurrent enterprise integration projects, maintained 100% SLA compliance, led offshore teams, and delivered optimized solutions through requirements elicitation and end-to-end project governance.
Software Engineering Analyst
Accenture Solutions
Sep 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 6 months)
Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise system implementations and global digital transformation initiatives, establishing governance frameworks and improving data flow and process efficiency by 20%.
Designed system enhancements and automation testing solutions that improved team productivity and operational efficiency by 15%, and partnered with project managers to align technical delivery with business goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian School of Business
Executive General Management Programme, General Management
2022 - 2023
Completed the Executive General Management Programme focused on strategic leadership and general management practices.
Maharishi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Telecommunication with coursework in electronics and telecommunications engineering.
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