Delivery Manager (Life Sciences/Healthcare)

EPAM is looking for a Delivery Manager in the Life Sciences & Healthcare domain with strong technology consulting capabilities. The role requires turning ambiguous problem statements into clear, outcome‑oriented initiatives; leading discovery and definition (scope, roadmap, estimates, governance, delivery approach); building alignment with senior stakeholders; and translating business goals into executable plans. For professionals who have crafted high‑quality proposals and roadmaps — EPAM takes you further. You will drive strategy through to production with world‑class engineering teams and deliver reliable outcomes across engagements, from fixed‑scope projects to evolving technology services. We offer an environment where you can own the journey end‑to‑end — from vision to realized results — and take your experience to the next stage. Responsibilities Manage senior stakeholder relationships by establishing governance, clear decision-making cadences and transparent communication plans to drive alignment on priorities and trade-offs Life Science SME & Project Delivery: Act as a Life Sciences Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading project-assigned delivery and governance for key accounts in Japan while ensuring deep alignment with industry-specific needs Pre-Sales & Solution Leadership: Partner with account teams to drive pre-sales activities, rapidly preparing customer proposals, scoping solutions (Fixed Price, T&M, etc.), and defining statements of work from a delivery perspective Consultative Client Partnership: Build trusted relationships with Life Science client executives, understanding their business challenges to suggest innovative technology solutions that drive efficiency and digital transformation Hands-on Lifecycle Execution: Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to go-live, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (architects, developers, and QA) to manage risks, staffing, and financial tracking Requirements Experience in Life Sciences or pharma or health care projects is required Background of four or more years in technology consulting, digital transformation or delivery leadership, taking accountability for shaping project scope and driving outcomes from problem definition through delivery Fluency in native or near-native Japanese (JLPT N1) and professional English Ability to structure ambiguous topics into clear recommendations and simplify complex concepts into actionable business narratives for non-technical leadership Experience in delivering artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) initiatives, including generative AI (GenAI), with an understanding of data readiness, governance and iteration cycles is highly preferred but optional