Kelly · 9 hours ago
CMC Project Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $80/hr
5+ years expKelly Science & Clinical is seeking a CMC Project Manager for a one-year contract opportunity with a clinical-stage biotechnology company. The role involves leading small molecule drug development projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of program objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Alexandre Neves, Ph.D.
Responsibilities
Lead & Empower: Steer multiple small molecule CMC projects as the project management lead, championing clear goals and proactive planning
Drive Execution: Architect and manage robust, cross-functional project plans, including detailed timelines and budgets. Ensure milestones are met with operational efficiency and scientific rigor
Partner for Success: Forge productive partnerships with CDMOs and other external collaborators, aligning on timelines for drug substance, drug product, and clinical supply chain. Facilitate seamless cross-organizational communication and alignment
Anticipate & Resolve: Identify and mitigate program risks, adapting quickly to evolving priorities
Communicate Progress: Keep the pulse of every program, maintaining up-to-date project plans and transparently sharing progress toward key development milestones across the organization
Facilitate Collaboration: Own the structure and output of project meetings—setting agendas, tracking actions, and driving accountability for timely decisions
Inform & Align: Prepare impactful updates and summaries for executive leadership and company-wide communications, ensuring broad alignment and momentum
Financial Stewardship: Oversee CMC department budgets, contracts, and purchase orders. Work hand-in-hand with Finance to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency
Optimize & Elevate: Develop project management best practices, harmonizing processes/systems to maximize efficiency and drive continuous improvement across programs
Cultivate Team Excellence: Promote a collaborative, positive, and results-oriented culture—empowering teams to excel in a matrixed, entrepreneurial setting
Qualification
Required
A highly motivated project manager with a BS/MS in a scientific discipline and 5+ years of progressive, hands-on CMC project management experience within drug development
Proven expertise leading small molecule CMC programs from concept through execution in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting
Adept at navigating complex, matrixed teams and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships (CMC, Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, etc.), both internally and externally (CDMO/CRO)
An authority in managing CMC contracts, budgets, and purchase orders, with a sharp eye for process and financial oversight
Excels in dynamic, small-company environments—flexible, entrepreneurial, and driven to learn and adapt
Exceptional communicator and relationship builder; influences, inspires, and energizes cross-functional teams
Solutions-oriented, persuasive, and collaborative—quickly identifies and resolves challenges, elevating ideas and team dynamics
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and the ability to create compelling presentations
Preferred
PMP certification is a plus
Company
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