Sr. Program Manager

Sr. Program Manager (110k-160k DOE)

Corporate Overview

This contract manufacturing organization (CMO) is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA and is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and molecular diagnostics industries. It is a full-service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling, and final kitting of reagents and consumables. The organization provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

Employees are valued and supported with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being and long-term financial security. Eligible employees enjoy:

? Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

? Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)

? Voluntary Life Insurance Options

? Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

? Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

? 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

? 14 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

? 10 Paid Holidays Annually The pay range for this position is $110,000 â $159,000 annually.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications. Position Overview

Sr. Program Manager (PMs) is responsible for managing cross-functional activities for a portfolio of clients in domestic and international markets, overseeing all aspects and management of development and/or cGMP manufacturing projects. PMs are accountable for project scope development, creating comprehensive schedules, monitoring deliverables and milestones, contributing to feasibility studies, and marshalling internal colleagues and subject matter experts to deliver on-time and on-budget.

This role is a 100% on-site position, Monday â Friday, 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 AM â 9:00 AM with a consistent schedule. Exceptions to the schedule must be approved by the manager in advance. Responsibilities and Duties

Lead, build, and oversee multiple cross-functional project teams of representatives from relevant functions; chair internal and customer project teams

Develop full-scale project plans / schedules with work breakdown structure; define, track, and maintain accountability for milestones, schedules, and timelines

Responsible for overall project knowledge and execution according to agreed-upon deliverables and timelines

Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path and go / no-go decisions

Perform risk assessments and propose risk mitigation strategies for projects

Prepare weekly / monthly reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations

Communicate all project issues / needs to both internal and external stakeholders, and provide frequent presentations on project status to Executive Management

Customer contact on all project-related issues and communication; ensure appropriate and timely communication is maintained

Evaluate, highlight, and escalate unresolved issues, potential obstacles, and resource constraints to supervisor and/or key stakeholders

Represent the "Voice of the Client" while maintaining primary allegiance to internal teams and colleagues

Assist and contribute as needed to the quoting process for Change Orders and new business opportunities

Communicate any changes in project scope with internal teams and Business Development; communicate clearly to the clients and ensure changes are fully documented

Assist Business Development in maintaining and nurturing client relationships

Strategic portfolio overview within the Commercial/Program Management Organization

Identify, contribute to, and lead internal initiatives for continuous improvement of business processes, project delivery, and profitability

Change management and training of colleagues within and outside the department aimed at improving performance on projects Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate will work out of offices based in Carlsbad, CA â this is not a remote position

Bachelorâ s degree in a scientific-related discipline (BSc / MSc / B Eng / MEng Chemistry / Molecular Biology / Engineering or relevant discipline); Project Management accreditation (PMP preferred)

7+ years of project management experience (Life Science and/or Drug Product CMO / CDMO preferred); strong working knowledge of laboratory techniques and manufacturing

Experience with ERP software (Netsuite preferred), MS Office (MS Excel a must), MS Project (or similar Project Management platforms such as Jira), and MasterControl (or similar QMS)

Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills; results oriented

Strong analytical, problem-solving / solutions orientation; intellectual curiosity

Thrives on collaboration, openness, and a shared sense of purpose â able to influence without authority; capable of working independently as required

Proven multi-tasking skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, motivate teams, work within aggressive timelines collaboratively with cross-functional departments; capable of effectively managing competing priorities; presenting ideas clearly and concisely

Exceptional client service/focus and interpersonal skills; work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines; exceptional oral and written communication skills