Program Manager (San Diego, CA)

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The Program Manager will be responsible for driving programs from pre-clinical settings into clinical studies and is responsible for coordination and management of cross-functional team effort in support of reaching program milestones. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, highly motivated experienced program manager with excellent communication and organizational skills and a scientific background in preclinical discovery research and project management.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinates the design and execution of cross-functional project plans for taking programs from early discovery into development

• Maintains frequent communication with the cross-functional project team members and key internal stakeholders so that all parties are aware of current project status, issues, contingencies, and milestones

• Prepares summary information on program progress, timeline updates, risk assessment, and scenario planning for periodic presentations to Senior Leadership

• Facilitates the setting of program strategy and objectives, key milestones and scope

• Leads team meetings and ensures that clear actions and decisions are documented, communicated, and committed to, enabling timeline achievement

• Builds strong working relationships across departments, with key stakeholders, and Senior Leadership to ensure transparency and to facilitate communication

Experience and education requirements:

• Degree in a pharmaceutical-related field (biology, chemistry, etc.; advanced degree preferred)

• A minimum of 4+ years of relevant drug discovery experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including cross-functional program management

• Demonstrated in depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and drug discovery process

• PMP or similar certification preferred

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to admin@snapstaffing.com!