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Cmc Project Manager

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a CMC Project Manager for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading biopharmaceutical company in South San Francisco, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries. Workplace: Hybrid, onsite in South San Francisco, CA Position Title: CMC Project Manager Position Type: One-year contract

Be at the forefront of innovative small molecule drug development as the Associate Director of Project Management, CMC. You will play a pivotal leadership role within our dynamic CMC department, driving the advancement of high-impact therapeutics from early chemistry through manufacturing and clinical supply. As a key strategic partner, you will help shape and execute the next generation of breakthrough medicines in a collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment. Join a passionate team where your expertise in project management empowers scientific innovation and operational excellence. You'll work closely with cross-functional leaders across CMC, Drug Development, QA, Regulatory, and external partners to deliver on ambitious program objectives and timelines with precision and agility.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Empower: Steer multiple small molecule CMC projects as the project management lead, championing clear goals and proactive planning.
• Drive Execution: Architect and manage robust, cross-functional project plans, including detailed timelines and budgets. Ensure milestones are met with operational efficiency and scientific rigor.
• Partner for Success: Forge productive partnerships with CDMOs and other external collaborators, aligning on timelines for drug substance, drug product, and clinical supply chain. Facilitate seamless cross-organizational communication and alignment.
• Anticipate & Resolve: Identify and mitigate program risks, adapting quickly to evolving priorities.
• Communicate Progress: Keep the pulse of every program, maintaining up-to-date project plans and transparently sharing progress toward key development milestones across the organization.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Own the structure and output of project meetingssetting agendas, tracking actions, and driving accountability for timely decisions.
• Inform & Align: Prepare impactful updates and summaries for executive leadership and company-wide communications, ensuring broad alignment and momentum.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee CMC department budgets, contracts, and purchase orders. Work hand-in-hand with Finance to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
• Optimize & Elevate: Develop project management best practices, harmonizing processes/systems to maximize efficiency and drive continuous improvement across programs.
• Cultivate Team Excellence: Promote a collaborative, positive, and results-oriented cultureempowering teams to excel in a matrixed, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated project manager with a BS/MS in a scientific discipline and 5+ years of progressive, hands-on CMC project management experience within drug development.
• Proven expertise leading small molecule CMC programs from concept through execution in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.
• Adept at navigating complex, matrixed teams and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships (CMC, Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, etc.), both internally and externally (CDMO/CRO).
• An authority in managing CMC contracts, budgets, and purchase orders, with a sharp eye for process and financial oversight.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Excels in dynamic, small-company environmentsflexible, entrepreneurial, and driven to learn and adapt.
• Exceptional communicator and relationship builder; influences, inspires and energizes cross-functional teams.
• Solutions-oriented, persuasive and collaborativequickly identifies and resolves challenges, elevating ideas and team dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and ability to create compelling presentations.

If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goalsit's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

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