Project Manager

Who we are: 20bloc, Inc. is a non-clinical stage biopharma company creating breakthrough protein-based drugs to save lives. We are developing a safe and effective hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier for first response, organ preservation and oxygen therapy. We value and encourage innovations through robust information exchange, hard work, and team interaction. We are collaborative. We are intellectual. We are hands-on.

Job Title: Project Manager - GMP Process & Facility

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Project Manager with 5-10 years of biotech industrial and project management experience to help us transition the R&D production process of our hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier to GMP production, for non-clinical use and beyond. This is a full-time on-site position in Thousand Oaks, CA, for a self-driven professional.

Key responsibilities:

Process Development - Assess gaps, identify issues and opportunities, and propose and coordinate projects to improve our process, mitigate risks, and achieve a cost effective, consistent and robust production system.

Facility Construction – Manage the construction project of our cGMP facility from design to construction including coordinating and overseeing work by architects, engineers, and consultants through validation and commissioning.

Critical Path Management – Lay out and manage critical path, prioritize, and deliver projects on time with assigned resources.

Drive Internally - Drive and influence internal multidisciplinary groups, including production, analytical development, QC/QA and business.

Coordinate Externally - Establish, coordinate and manage 3rd party consultants, CROs, and partners leveraging external expertise and resources to achieve goals in a high quality, timely manner.

Contract Management - Work will include vendor evaluation, selection, contract negotiation and execution.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering or Science, preferably in Engineering, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.

Drug industry experience, 5-10 years; scale-up and GMP experience strongly preferred.

Industry knowledge in critical path management, biotechnology, technology transfer, GMP design and facility construction.

Track record in anticipating, planning, coordinating, influencing, executing and delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

Business acumen, including contract review and evaluation, time and task management, and external and internal party coordination. Candidates need to be self-driven.

Problem Solving Skills (identify issues and root causes), communication skills (explain complex concepts and issues succinctly), interpersonal skills (seek buy-in and collaboration), and attention to details.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow and excel in a growing biopharma company working to develop a groundbreaking drug that could make a significant impact to the life of many. This is a full-time position on-site in Thousand Oaks, CA.

20bloc is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans

120 hours paid time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays annually

401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program