Sr. Manager, Project Management

Role Summary

The Sr. Manager, Project Management will support the CMC team to ensure cross-functional planning is incorporated in department activities, identify risks and mitigation plans, and proactively address resource needs. This role requires effective communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate CMC/QA team activities and deliverables; manage weekly team meetings; prepare agendas and track action items
• Interface and manage multiple CDMOs to drive manufacturing activities in alignment with CMC timelines and clinical and commercial supply needs
• Ensure adherence to agreed-upon team goals and deliverables; coordinate drafting of sections of regulatory filing and cross-functional reviews; organize document QC processes for content accuracy
• Contribute to long-range planning and budget planning; work with Legal and Finance to drive and manage vendor contracts and purchase orders
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables concurrently

Qualifications

• M.S. or B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated understanding of the science behind drug development is required
• A minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharma industry project management
• Track record of delivering in a fast-paced, innovative, dynamic environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Expert planning and tracking skills, able to see the big picture, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, excellent time management concerning priorities, and self-management
• Ability to work strategically and independently with internal and external groups on various projects
• This position may require some travel (<10%) as appropriate

Education

• See Qualifications (M.S. or B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent preferred)

Additional Requirements

• This hybrid role requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in San Francisco