Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Location: Remote - Thousand Oaks, CA (CST/EST preferred)
Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension)
Compensation: $47/$54 per hour (based on experience)
Summary of the Role
Join a big biopharma leader's CMC Integration team as a Senior Project Manager, supporting Process Development and Product Advancement. This role integrates Process Development activities and manages cross-functional project schedules for pipeline programs, including pivotal, life cycle management, and commercial projects. You will work collaboratively with technical and business leaders to drive alignment and on-time delivery across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules for multiple process development programs
- Manage cross-functional teams within Process Development for biologics and synthetics
- Partner with technical leads and operations to identify and deliver key project milestones
- Draft and revise timeline scenarios to inform and adjust project execution
- Ensure clear, aligned communication in team and governance meetings
- Drive decision-making processes, support business improvements, and facilitate best practice sharing
- Establish and manage team collaboration sites and repositories for deliverables
- Conduct project reporting, including risk analysis and product metric tracking
- Partner with business analysis to report on performance and outcomes
Required Experience & Skills
- 7-10 years of project management experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environments
- Strong technical background in pharma/biotech
- Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, and SharePoint
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating complex schedules
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 6 years or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of project management experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in pharma, biotech or healthcare; direct CMC experience preferred
- Expertise in drug substance, drug product, or device projects
- Experience with Planisware, Smartsheet, and other advanced project management platforms
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Top 3 Must Have Skills
- Project management expertise in pharma, biotech, or healthcare
- Proficiency in standard project management tools (MS Project, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint)
- Strong technical experience with cross-functional team management
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate deliverables for process development teams
- Work closely with product delivery stakeholders to align clinical, toxicology, and commercial timelines
- Create, maintain, and adjust detailed project schedules and timelines
- Lead meetings, foster team communication, and support decision-making
- Maintain collaboration tools and track all program deliverables
- Prepare risk analyses and reports for product leadership
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Project Management experience
- Master’s degree and 5-7 years of Project Management experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 7-10+ years of Project Management experience
- Associate’s degree and 10 years of Project Management experience
- High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Project Management experience
This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE