Kardigan · 16 hours ago
Associate Director, Technical Operations Program Manager
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $229K/yr
8+ years expKardigan is a heart health company focused on making cardiovascular disease preventable and curable. The Associate Director, Technical Operations Program Manager will support clinical-stage programs by coordinating and executing deliverables within Technical Operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project management and operational readiness.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Support one or more development programs by maintaining integrated Tech Ops timelines and deliverables across drug substance, drug product, analytical, supply chain, and other partnering functions
Manage action and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions) logs and drive timely follow-up and closure
Proactively identify items requiring discussion or decision; support teams in developing recommendations and bring them forward to the appropriate forums
Partner with Tech Ops Program Leads to organize and manage program-related team meetings, ensuring effective discussions and alignment
Prepare agendas, slide decks, and meeting minutes; track and follow up on action items
Ensure seamless information cascade between Tech Ops teams, governance forums, and cross-functional partners
Coordinate preparation of clear, high-quality program updates and recommendations for Tech Ops leadership, the Global Program Team (GPT), and other forums
Partner closely with CMC Quality, CMC Regulatory, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on program strategy, risks, and deliverables
Facilitate communication and accountability across Tech Ops and key cross-functional teams
Champion the use of Smartsheet for project tracking, RAID management, and reporting
Contribute to standardized processes and templates that enable scalability as the Tech Ops portfolio grows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or related discipline preferred; PMP certification preferred
8+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical development, with exposure to CMC, Technical Operations, and program management
Strong understanding of late-stage development and CMC deliverables; prior NDA, BLA, or launch experience strongly preferred
Proven success managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Smartsheet
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or related discipline
PMP certification
Strong understanding of late-stage development and CMC deliverables
Prior NDA, BLA, or launch experience
Company
Kardigan
Kardigan develops personalized medicines using AI and data to target and treat the root causes of cardiovascular diseases.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$554MKey Investors
ARCH Venture Partners,Perceptive Advisors,Sequoia Heritage
2025-10-14Series B· $254M
2025-01-10Series A· $300M
Leadership Team
Brianne Jahn
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Hagerty
Chief Quality Officer
Recent News
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