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$131,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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About Sanmai

Millions of people live with mental health and neurological conditions that have limited treatment pathways today. Sanmai is a Public Benefit Corporation addressing this issue by advancing breakthrough neurotechnology through clinical expertise and AI-enabled precision medical devices. Our flagship technology uses focused ultrasound to open a new path in neurotherapeutics, helping people find the relief they need.

We envision a world where safe, effective neurotherapies are accessible to everyoneempowering people to live fuller lives. Backed by leading venture investors and scientific partners, Sanmai is developing the clinical evidence needed for FDA clearance while laying the foundation for a scalable platform technology in mental health and neurology.

Where Were Going

We are advancing our first pivotal clinical trial and building a pipeline of personalized, non-invasive therapies. Our goal is to transform how serious mental health and neurological conditions are treateddelivering precision, safety, and scalability at a level that current approaches cannot match.

At Sanmai, youll find a team that is mission-driven, collaborative, and deeply committed to both scientific rigor and human impact. We combine curiosity and compassion with accountability and respect, working together to build technologies that serve people first.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Project Manager located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of multiple projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with various teams, managing project timelines, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and providing regular updates to stakeholders. The role will also involve handling expediting tasks, inspections, and logistics management.

Responsibilities

Trial Planning & Execution

• Own the operational plan for assigned clinical trials, including scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Translate clinical protocols into actionable plans that guide teams and vendors.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep trials on track.

Timeline & Budget Management

• Be accountable for maintaining project schedules and ensuring critical deadlines are met.
• Own trial budgets, from forecasting to ongoing tracking, ensuring financial responsibility.
• Approve and reconcile invoices from vendors and consultants.
• Lead vendor selection and contracting processes.
• Hold vendors accountable to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Ensure internal resources are effectively allocated across trials.

Documentation & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of all study-related documents.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with SOPs, IRB protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with document control to manage content lifecycle.

Executive & Team Communication

• Provide efficient, high-quality updates to the executive team on progress, risks, and resource needs.
• Lead cross-functional meetings, ensure decisions are captured, and drive follow-through on action items.
• Act as the central point of accountability for project status across stakeholders.

Clinical Team Support & Development

• Contribute to training and onboarding of clinical staff.
• Share knowledge, processes, and tools that strengthen trial execution capability.
• Build a culture of accountability and ethical responsibility in clinical operations.

Ethics & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all research is conducted ethically, aligned with IRB-approved protocols.
• Own the monitoring of study conduct to ensure data quality and participant safety.
• Lead by example in upholding Sanmais standards of integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve trial procedures, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Champion initiatives that enhance quality and reduce operational risk.
• Contribute to broader clinical operations best practices within Sanmai.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of clinical project management experience, including direct ownership of early-phase trials.
• Demonstrated success coordinating multi-location and international teams.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, consultants, and cross-functional internal teams.

Skills

• Strong project management capabilities across budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource planning.
• Proficiency in clinical research concepts, practices, and FDA regulations, with working knowledge of IRB processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to executive stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Clinical Research, or a related field.
• Advanced training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Attributes

• High degree of autonomy, reliability, and personal accountability.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a bias toward action.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust across departments.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, trailblazing, small-team environment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

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