Senior Program Manager(Life Sciences/CDMO)-Fulltime

Company: Johnson Service Group
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Johnson Service Group, a nationally award-winning staffing firm, is looking to hire a Senior Program Manager(Life Sciences/CDMO) for a biotech manufacturing company in Carlsbad, CA.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Direct Hire - Onsite - Salary range for this position is $110,000 - $159,000 annually. Compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Summary:
Responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of development and cGMP manufacturing projects across domestic and international client portfolios. Key duties include defining project scope, developing and maintaining integrated project timelines, identifying, and managing critical path activities, tracking key milestones and deliverables, and facilitating risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure technical, quality, regulatory, and financial objectives are met. Ensures alignment with client requirements and internal operational capabilities to drive successful, compliant project outcomes on time and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead, build and oversee multiple cross-functional project teams of representatives from relevant functions; chair internal and customer project teams
Develop full-scale project plans / schedules with work breakdown structure; define, track, and maintain accountability for milestones, schedules, and timelines
Responsible for overall project knowledge and execution according to agreed upon deliverables and timelines
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path and go / no-go decisions
Perform risk assessments and propose risk mitigation strategies for projects
Prepare weekly / monthly reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations
Communicate all project issues / needs to both internal and external stakeholders, and provide frequent presentations on project status to Executive Management
Customer contact on all project related issues and communication; ensure appropriate and timely communication is maintained
Evaluate, highlight, and escalate unresolved issues, potential obstacles, and resource constraints to supervisor and / or key stakeholders
Assist and contribute as needed to the quoting process for Change Orders and new business opportunities
Communicate any changes in project scope with internal teams and Business Development; communicate clearly to the clients and ensure changes are fully documented
Assist Business Development in maintaining and nurturing client relationships
Strategic portfolio overview within Commercial/Program Management Organization
Identify, contribute to, and lead internal initiatives for continuous improvement of business processes, project delivery and profitability
Change management and training of colleagues within and outside the department aimed at improving performance on projects

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific related discipline (BSc / MSc / B Eng / MEng Chemistry / Molecular Biology / Engineering or relevant discipline; project Management accreditation (PMP preferred).
7+ years of project management experience (Life Science and/or Drug Product CMO / CDMO preferred); Strong working knowledge of laboratory techniques and manufacturing.
Experience with ERP software (Netsuite preferred), MS Office (MS Excel a must), MS Project (or similar Project Management platforms such as Jira) and MasterControl (or similar QMS)
Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills; results oriented
Strong analytical, problem-solving / solutions orientation; intellectual curiosity
Thrives on collaboration, openness, and a shared sense of purpose - able to influence without authority; capable of working independently as required.
Proven multi-tasking skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, motivate teams, work within aggressive timelines collaboratively with cross-functional departments; capable of effectively managing competing priorities; presenting ideas clearly and concisely
Exceptional client service/focus and interpersonal skills; work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines; exceptional oral and written communication skills

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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