Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA.  

THE POSITION:

We are looking for an experienced Release Manager to oversee and coordinate software releases across multiple teams and environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in release management processes, hands-on experience using Jira, and proven experience working closely with software development or product development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage end-to-end software releases across multiple projects
• Work closely with software development and product teams to ensure smooth release cycles
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders
• Define and maintain release calendars and ensure alignment across teams
• Track release progress, risks, and dependencies using Jira
• Ensure all release deliverables meet quality standards and timelines
• Manage release documentation, including release notes and deployment plans
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and bottlenecks in the release cycle
• Facilitate go/no-go meetings and ensure stakeholder sign-offs
• Drive continuous improvement in release management processes and tools
• Ensure compliance with change management and governance standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Release Management or similar role
• Proven experience working closely with software development or product development teams
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira (dashboards, workflows, reporting)
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience managing releases in complex, multi-team environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple releases simultaneously
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools like Confluence, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
• Knowledge of ITIL or change management frameworks
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Certification in Agile/Scrum (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) is a plus

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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