Senior Projects & Programs Manager

Providence Therapeutics Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Therapeutics, a clinical-stage mRNA company, seeks a Senior Projects & Programs Manager in Calgary, AB. The role involves managing projects with external parties, ensuring communication with stakeholders, and leading project teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical project management and a life sciences education. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and unlimited vacation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package

Flexible and remote work

Unlimited vacation and Providence Wellness Days

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project management experience in biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience with vaccines, biologics, or mRNA platforms.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage external and internal projects, ensuring they meet scope and budget.
• Deliver high-impact communications to leadership.
• Develop and maintain project performance indicators.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or related field

Master’s degree or PhD

PMP certification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

At Providence Therapeutics, we Ignite the Cure Within. We are a clinical stage Canadian mRNA company focusing on getting the best quality vaccines to the places that need it most. These include infectious diseases and cancer. We are on the leading edge of vaccine development and are on the hunt for people with an adventurous mindset to join us. We want to make a difference and help heal the World. We have an immediate opening for a Senior Projects & Programs Manager. This position is available in Calgary, AB.

How we plan on keeping you busy:

· Manage programs that involves external parties and manage internal projects

· Deliver high-impact communication to executive leadership, including regular reporting of project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

· Monitor project scope, schedule, resources and budget to ensure all remain on track with the contract and with financial performance targets.

· Aid in the development and maintenance of key project performance indicators for CMO/CDMO specified metrics, ensuring that the KPIs are within scope of project contract.

· Aid in the review of Master Service Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements.

· Develop and manage key raw materials supply inventory, ensuring that adequate supplies of proprietary raw materials are always available to support our projects/production campaigns.

· Serve as the escalation point for project issues to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.

· Proactively identify and resolve conflicts and schedule issues as needed.

· Provide leadership to core project team(s) by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.

· Prepare stakeholder presentations to communicate technical progress, challenges and key decisions

· Utilize a strategic level of technical and operational program knowledge to engage operational leadership and provide proactive clarity to all contributors during all key project inflection points to drive the best potential outcome.

· Other duties as assigned.

What will help you get here:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or related field required: Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• PMP certified
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical project management, preferably with exposure to vaccines, biologics, or mRNA platforms.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional projects across preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and CMC functions.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools

Working Conditions

• Works in an office-based environment using technology for extended periods of time
• Is expected to coordinate and communicate regularly with internal and external parties, including CROs, CMOs, and consultants.

What it’s like to work with us:

At Providence Therapeutics, you’ll be working with a clinical Canadian Biotech company that is innovating in the fast-growing mRNA space. We are focused on helping and healing people around the world. We are looking for culture builders and visionaries to help us make our infectious disease and cancer programs a reality. You truly have an opportunity to have a positive impact on individuals’ lives.

What you can expect working with us:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• Flexible and remote work
• Unlimited vacation and Providence Wellness Days