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Braveheart Bio · 3 weeks ago

(Senior) Manager, Project Management

Braveheart Bio is a Bay Area–based biopharmaceutical company pioneering best-in-class therapies for cardiovascular disease. The Manager/Senior Manager of Project Management will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical development activities, working closely with functional leaders to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Manage one or more clinical-stage projects, partnering with functional leaders to define project goals, integrated development plans, and key deliverables
Create, maintain, and continuously update detailed project timelines (e.g., Gantt charts, trackers, dashboards), identifying critical path activities, dependencies, and resource constraints
Monitor progress against plans; proactively identify risks, delays, or issues and recommend practical mitigation strategies and next steps
Drive disciplined follow-up on action items and ensure accountable owners deliver on commitments
Chair and support project team meetings, including agenda development, facilitation, preparation of high-quality meeting minutes, and tracking of decisions and action items
Schedule, organize, and facilitate cross-functional sub-team meetings and ad-hoc working groups in partnership with functional leaders
Ensure consistent, accurate flow of information across functions (Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, CMC, Finance, and others) to maintain alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies
Serve as a central point of coordination to keep teams aligned and project execution moving forward
Prepare project materials, summaries, and status updates for internal stakeholders and leadership forums
Coordinate and draft monthly project status reports and other program-level updates
Produce clear, concise timeline visuals and presentation materials to support team discussions and leadership decision-making
Maintain organized, version-controlled project documentation that serves as a single source of truth for teams
Interface with Finance and functional leaders to support budget planning, tracking, and forecasting
Assist with resource planning, vendor coordination, and operational tracking as projects evolve
Identify operational gaps or execution bottlenecks and propose practical, scalable solutions
Contribute to the development and refinement of project management best practices, tools, templates, and processes
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, startup environment characterized by evolving priorities, limited structure, and ambiguity
Demonstrate comfort working with imperfect information while maintaining disciplined execution and accountability
Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach

Qualification

Project PlanningProject ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationProject Management ToolsBiotechnology ExperienceAnalytical SkillsStartup ExperiencePMP CertificationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences or a related discipline; advanced degree or MBA preferred
At least 8 years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 6 years with a master's degree
Direct, hands-on experience in project planning, execution, and management across complex, cross-functional programs
Strong proficiency with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive results without formal authority
Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively amid ambiguity, and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to collaborate across functions and maintain alignment among diverse stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity

Preferred

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Experience working in a startup or early-stage biotech environment

Company

Braveheart Bio

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Braveheart Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies in the cardiovascular disease space.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$185M
2025-11-05Series A· $185M
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