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Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Program Management Associate

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on innovative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. The Program Management Associate will support project planning and execution across various activities related to GMP manufacturing and commercial readiness, ensuring alignment and compliance throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Support GMP Facility Commissioning and Readiness: Help coordinate GMP facility commissioning and decommissioning activities, including equipment installation and turnover, tracking and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ, and monitoring alignment with GMP requirements, internal standards, and timelines

Track Program Schedules and Metrics: Assist in monitoring milestones, deliverables, risks, and key metrics of projects. Escalate issues as needed and support identification of opportunities for process improvement

Support Document Control and Execution Compliance: Execute and support document control activities, controlled document updates, and adherence to GDP procedures, with good understanding of best practices and CMC principles to ensure documentation accuracy, compliance, and inspection readiness

Maintain Processes and Documentation: Help develop and maintain standardized tools, templates, and best practices for program and commercial operations. Help ensure program documentation is accurate, current, and well-organized

Develop Visual Process Maps and Presentations: Assist in drafting process flows, system diagrams, and wireframes using tools such as Microsoft Visio

Qualification

GMP facility commissioningProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 1–3 years of experience in program or project management, GMP facility commissioning and qualification, or a related role within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Demonstrated ability to take strong ownership of assigned responsibilities and work effectively within a team; appreciates in-person collaboration and seeks to work at the office from hybrid to full-time

Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Vizio)

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information, facilitate decision-making, and propose key questions

Preferred

Experience working in biotech or pharmaceutical program management, commercial operations, or PMO environments

Hands‑on experience with project tracking tools, dashboards, or resource‑planning systems

Exposure to commercial readiness, launch planning, or market expansion activities

Experience supporting cross‑functional team coordination across R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, clinical, commercial, or finance

Ability to prepare or contribute to presentations, status reports, and program summaries for leadership

Familiarity with risk management, including identifying risks, tracking mitigation plans, and supporting cross‑functional resolution

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and contribute to strategic discussions

Company

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.

Capricor Therapeutics is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: CAPR) biotechnology company with a mission to develop groundbreaking therapies that make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Founded in 2005

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees