Program Manager

Summary

Join Sequoia Biotech Consulting, a leading life sciences consultancy, as a Program Manager to manage drug transfers from Phase 1 commercial production to cell and gene therapy. This role involves overseeing various projects and programs, requiring strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. You will develop and execute project plans, manage resources, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in the pharma/biotech industry, including project management and technology transfers within cell and gene therapy. Sequoia offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree within a life science or related field required (e.g., Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering)
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience within the Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotech industry with at least 3+ years as a project manager leading cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Proven experience in operations, program management, and technology transfers within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong understanding of cell and gene therapy processes and requirements
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate drug transfer projects from Phase 1 commercial production to cell and gene therapy
• Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements
• Leverage interpersonal skills and good judgment to effectively navigate and drive project execution to meet or exceed project goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to create, execute, and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements
• Identify needs for changes to plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives
• Facilitate team meetings and workshops to meet project needs
• Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee
• Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate trade-off decisions, and remove obstacles
• Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion
• Utilize appropriate tools and/or methodologies to manage projects, problem-solve, and document project information (RACI, SIPOC, etc.)
• Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead technology transfer activities, ensuring seamless transition and integration of processes
• Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and risk management strategies
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders and senior management
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Benefits

• Market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan
• Robust benefit offerings
• Ongoing recognition and career development opportunities
• Generous flexible paid time off program
• Company-paid holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”