Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations
Travere Therapeutics
August 10, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego Metropolitan Area)
United States
Operations
Position Summary:
Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations (CMC) responsible for driving execution of Technical Operations strategies supporting product development, clinical manufacturing, commercial launch planning, logistics, and lifecycle management. Partners with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Clinical Supply to ensure alignment, risk management, and achievement of program milestones.
Responsibilities:
- Execute CMC strategies aligned with corporate objectives for biologics program(s).
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities; improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitate team meetings, prepare agenda, publish meeting minutes, and ensure accountability for deliverables.
- Monitor progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate CMC initiatives with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of CMC deliverables and regulatory commitments.
- Align internal/external stakeholders to support production schedules, supply planning, and inventory management.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Chemistry/Pharma Sciences/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or related (equivalent experience considered).
- Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD/PharmD) preferred.
- 7+ years relevant experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical development/manufacturing/technical operations.
- 4+ years project management experience supporting CMC/Technical Operations/Manufacturing/Product Development.
- Direct experience with biologic drug products (CMC development, manufacturing, lifecycle management).
- Experience managing complex cross-functional projects through clinical development and commercialization.
- BLA submission and post-approval commitments preferred.
- Familiarity with GMP, quality systems, and biologics manufacturing operations; knowledge of process validation and technology transfer.
Additional Skills/Experience (Preferred):
- Exceptional project planning, risk and stakeholder management; excellent communication/executive presentation.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet/MS Project; PMP preferred.
- Ability to travel ~10% domestically/internationally; role requires face-to-face/onsite in San Diego; not 100% remote.
Total Rewards / Benefits:
- Premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings, wellness/support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement with employer match, generous paid time off.
- Target base pay range: $132,000–$172,000.
Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations (CMC) responsible for driving execution of Technical Operations strategies supporting product development, clinical manufacturing, commercial launch planning, logistics, and lifecycle management. Partners with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Clinical Supply to ensure alignment, risk management, and achievement of program milestones.
Responsibilities:
- Execute CMC strategies aligned with corporate objectives for biologics program(s).
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities; improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitate team meetings, prepare agenda, publish meeting minutes, and ensure accountability for deliverables.
- Monitor progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate CMC initiatives with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of CMC deliverables and regulatory commitments.
- Align internal/external stakeholders to support production schedules, supply planning, and inventory management.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Chemistry/Pharma Sciences/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or related (equivalent experience considered).
- Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD/PharmD) preferred.
- 7+ years relevant experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical development/manufacturing/technical operations.
- 4+ years project management experience supporting CMC/Technical Operations/Manufacturing/Product Development.
- Direct experience with biologic drug products (CMC development, manufacturing, lifecycle management).
- Experience managing complex cross-functional projects through clinical development and commercialization.
- BLA submission and post-approval commitments preferred.
- Familiarity with GMP, quality systems, and biologics manufacturing operations; knowledge of process validation and technology transfer.
Additional Skills/Experience (Preferred):
- Exceptional project planning, risk and stakeholder management; excellent communication/executive presentation.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet/MS Project; PMP preferred.
- Ability to travel ~10% domestically/internationally; role requires face-to-face/onsite in San Diego; not 100% remote.
Total Rewards / Benefits:
- Premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings, wellness/support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement with employer match, generous paid time off.
- Target base pay range: $132,000–$172,000.