TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences · 22 hours ago
Program Manager II
San Diego, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expMaravai LifeSciences is a leader in biotechnology, providing innovative solutions for life sciences companies. They are seeking a Program Manager II to oversee GMP Services programs, manage client relationships, and ensure project milestones are met through effective collaboration and problem-solving.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Directs, leads, and motivates multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver customer GMP Services project milestones from pre-Clinical through to Commercial phases, while also supporting customer engagement by being a liaison between the customer and internally facing teams
Actively manages up to 3+ small to medium size and complexity customer drug development and manufacturing programs
Actively manages contractual obligations and milestones and flags to their management when additional scope is identified requiring a new proposal, Change of Scope, or there are billing, audit requests, or other items that arise
Facilitates regular and effective internal & customer-facing team meetings that drive collaboration including structured agendas, integrated schedules, key performance measures, risk/issue management, timely communication of meeting minutes, action items and other
Maintains accurate project timelines and other related Project Management tools, and has intimate knowledge of all programs under management and works with Leadership to proactively identify and escalate potential risks and opportunities to mitigate to ensure that programs are kept on-track
Facilitates regular meetings internally and with clients to monitor and manage progress of project execution to the Statement of Work and work through open items to ensure milestone delivery
Participates in internal operating mechanisms and reports-out to PgM Leadership on the overall progress of programs along with potential risks & opportunities, customer health, and other metrics where appropriate
Perform other functions and duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, with 2-4+ years of relevant experience in customer-facing project/program management and/or customer-facing technical roles. Applicants with a master's degree or higher may have 0-2 years of direct experience
Direct experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry working in pre-IND to late-phase clinical drug substance and drug product development. Adjacent project experience in CDMO environment may count towards years of experience
Direct experience working within a CDMO managing client's program portfolio, or relevant experience operating within a CDMO Project Core Team, required
Working knowledge of CMC considerations with respect to quality systems, GMP, ICH guidelines, FDA, USP, and associated regulatory requirements required
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills required
Project management experience with direct management of projects required, or experience managing a broader project portfolio or participating within project teams, including experience utilizing key programs in an Operations environment such as MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Office, and ERP systems such as NetSuite
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships within a matrixed organizational environment
Preferred
Experience with the manufacture of mRNA and plasmids is a nice to have
Benefits
You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
Fertility & family planning assistance.
A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
Retirement contributions.
Holidays & Paid Time Off.
Company
TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences
TriLink BioTechnologies, a Maravai LifeSciences company, is a global leader in nucleic acid and mRNA solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-10-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Kaitlyn Elting, MSW
Co-Founder & Core Member - Women in Leadership (Grassroots ERG)
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