Cell and Gene Therapy Discovery Stage Project Manager

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM) seeks a Discovery Stage Project Manager in Stanford, CA (Hybrid). The role provides planning, monitoring, and management of investigator-initiated translational research projects in early development, ensuring on‑time completion within budget.

You will oversee development processes and coordinate timelines to meet deliverables across functional areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of related work experience.
• Experience in stem cell or gene therapy field preferred.
• Knowledge of GLP and Stanford processes, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to produce project plans and timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and operations for programs with significant challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate programs, policies, and procedures; identify issues and develop alternatives.
• Review trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve goals.
• Represent the program within the department and to external constituencies.
• Develop and oversee outreach strategy including relationship development and compliance.
• May develop and oversee budgets; monitor, analyze, forecast and report finances.
• Assess training needs and develop associated training.
• May direct and supervise staff.

Skills

Project management

Gantt charts

Prioritization

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cell and Gene Therapy Discovery Stage Project Manager

Stanford, CA, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

As part of the Stanford University Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM), the Discovery Stage Project Manager provides comprehensive project support and management resources to Stanford Investigators specializing in stem cell and gene therapies . The CDCM seeks a full‑time Project Manager to provide planning, monitoring, and managing of investigator‑initiated translational research projects in the early stages of development; ensuring on‑time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. S/he will oversee all aspects of the development process, produce progress reports, coordinate activities, and ensure that timelines and deliverables on projects are being met. This involves the management of complex, multifaceted projects and oversight of all functional areas involved in delivery of various aspects of clinical programs/studies while meeting collaborators needs and adhering to the program guidelines. This roll will be responsible for managing the early stage development of cell and gene therapy trials within the CDCM, initially within the Tissue Regeneration platform, in which several projects are in or nearing clinical application.

Duties include:

• Lead the planning and operations for functions or programs that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.


• Evaluate programs, policies and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.


• Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.


• Represent the project or function within the department, unit or school. Represents the program or function at the university level and/or to external constituencies.


• Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.


• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.


• Assess training needs and may develop associated training.


• May direct and/or supervise staff.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

The expected pay range for this position is $120,038 to $153,486 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in medical/pharmaceutical discipline, project management or business is preferred.


• Education or experience in the field of immunology preferred.


• Knowledge of GLP, Stanford processes, regulations and procedures.


• Ability to produce Gantt Charts and other project management tools


• Firm understanding of the research process including but not limited to; the development of protocol, implementation of a successful research project, and management of RA’s using project plans and coordinating teamwork assignments


• 7 or more years of relevant work experience – i.e., in pre-clinical research, device development, pharmaceutical industry etc.


• 5 years of team lead project management experience in a research lab setting


• Relevant work experience at an academic institution.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.


• Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.


• Ability to balance customer expectations with project reality.


• Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.


• Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED)

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED)

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time‑sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.


• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.


• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision‑making skills.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.


• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.


• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Project Management Certification or equivalent is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.


• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.


• Occasionally use a telephone.


• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

• Fixed Term N


• Stanford Schools and Units School of Medicine


• Full time or Part time Full Time


• Regular or Temporary Regular


• Job Category Administration


• Posting Date 06/22/2026, 06:12 PM


• Grade J


• Job Identification 109335

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Benefits that support you, and your future

• 18+ PTO days per year


• Health benefits start when you start


• Flexible work options


• $6000+ annual tuition and training assistance


• 403(b) plan


• Mental health and wellness programs


• Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full‑time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

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