Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations
Travere Therapeutics
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Operations
Position Summary:
The Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations (CMC) drives 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 for biologic development programs.
Responsibilities:
- Execute CMC strategies for biologics program(s).
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities; improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitate meetings; prepare agendas and minutes; ensure deliverable accountability.
- Monitor progress; proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate CMC initiatives and deliver timely technical documentation, regulatory commitments, and other CMC deliverables.
- Align stakeholders to support production schedules, supply planning, and inventory management for uninterrupted product availability.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering (or related); equivalent experience may be considered.
- MS/MBA/PhD/PharmD (preferred).
- 7+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or technical operations.
- 4+ years project management supporting CMC/Technical Operations/Manufacturing/Product Development.
- Direct biologic drug product experience (CMC development, manufacturing, lifecycle management).
- Experience managing complex cross-functional projects through clinical development and commercialization.
- BLA submissions and post-approval commitments (preferred).
- GMP regulations, quality systems, and biologics manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of process validation, technology transfer, and commercial biologics manufacturing.
Additional Skills/Experience:
- Strong planning, risk and stakeholder management; excellent communication and executive presentation.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet or MS Project; PMP preferred.
- Adaptable to plan changes; strong organization/interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
- Ability to travel ~10% domestically/internationally; face-to-face/on-site in San Diego required; not 100% remote.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Benefits include premium health and other work-life/well-being offerings, life insurance, disability, retirement match, and paid time off.
- Target base pay range: $132,000–$172,000.
Application Instructions:
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.
The Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations (CMC) drives 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 for biologic development programs.
Responsibilities:
- Execute CMC strategies for biologics program(s).
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities; improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitate meetings; prepare agendas and minutes; ensure deliverable accountability.
- Monitor progress; proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate CMC initiatives and deliver timely technical documentation, regulatory commitments, and other CMC deliverables.
- Align stakeholders to support production schedules, supply planning, and inventory management for uninterrupted product availability.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering (or related); equivalent experience may be considered.
- MS/MBA/PhD/PharmD (preferred).
- 7+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or technical operations.
- 4+ years project management supporting CMC/Technical Operations/Manufacturing/Product Development.
- Direct biologic drug product experience (CMC development, manufacturing, lifecycle management).
- Experience managing complex cross-functional projects through clinical development and commercialization.
- BLA submissions and post-approval commitments (preferred).
- GMP regulations, quality systems, and biologics manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of process validation, technology transfer, and commercial biologics manufacturing.
Additional Skills/Experience:
- Strong planning, risk and stakeholder management; excellent communication and executive presentation.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet or MS Project; PMP preferred.
- Adaptable to plan changes; strong organization/interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
- Ability to travel ~10% domestically/internationally; face-to-face/on-site in San Diego required; not 100% remote.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Benefits include premium health and other work-life/well-being offerings, life insurance, disability, retirement match, and paid time off.
- Target base pay range: $132,000–$172,000.
Application Instructions:
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.