Part-Time CMC Program Manager – Pharma Development

QualStaff Resources; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

QualStaff Resources in San Diego, CA is seeking a part-time Drug Development Program Manager (CMC) to support chemical and pharmaceutical development projects. The role focuses on integrated planning, governance, and cross-functional coordination within a 6-month contract.

Applicants should have 3–5+ years in pharma/biotech project environments, strong PM skills, and experience with RAID logs and tools like Planisware, MS Project, and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years supporting functional projects, processes, or operations, ideally in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
• Strong program and project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams.
• Experience with RAID logs and enterprise PM tools (Planisware, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support integrated planning and governance for technical development projects
• Maintain program timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Coordinate meetings, governance activities, and follow-up actions
• Track program risks, issues, and decisions, ensuring proper escalation
• Partner with team members to provide visibility into project progress and risks

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

RAID logs

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Planisware

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

QualStaff Resources in San Diego, CA is seeking a part-time Drug Development Program Manager (CMC) to support chemical and pharmaceutical development projects. The role focuses on integrated planning, governance, and cross-functional coordination within a 6-month contract.

Applicants should have 3–5+ years in pharma/biotech project environments, strong PM skills, and experience with RAID logs and tools like Planisware, MS Project, and Smartsheet.