Program Manager, CMC Portfolio Mgmt

Scorpion Therapeutics; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support multiple complex drug development and lifecycle management projects. You will manage CMC plans in AMP, coordinate PPDST rosters, and drive timelines with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering on-time milestones in a fast-paced biotech environment. On-site in Illinois with collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in pharma/biotech with project management responsibility.
• 2+ years PM leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and cross-cultural communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced PM support for multiple drug development and LCM projects.
• Lead PPDST team meetings and drive deliverables.
• Ensure tools, reports and data support accurate resource estimates.
• Support knowledge management communications for PPDST teams.
• Identify and manage process improvement projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Planning & scheduling

Data analysis

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in technical/scientific discipline

Master’s degree (optional)

Doctorate (optional)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

QlikView

Spotfire

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Independently provide advanced project management support for multiple complex drug development and on-market LCM projects, including creation/maintenance of CMC technical plans in Asset Management Platform (AMP), PPDST roster management, and timeline swimlanes.


• Lead PPDST Team meetings (agenda, action items, discussions) and drive accountability to meet deliverables; develop planning scenarios; identify/monitor/analyze business risks; conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.


• Ensure functions have the right tools, reports, and data for accurate resource estimates.


• Support knowledge management communications (e.g., SharePoint/Team sites) for PPDST teams.


• Identify process improvement opportunities and manage cross-functional process improvement projects; convert goals to tasks; estimate and manage requirements; lead small teams and keep management informed of milestones.


• Apply advanced project management principles to coordinate and complete assigned goals; prioritize effectively.


• Advise peer Project Managers/PPDST Co-Chairs on monthly plan issues/timelines; provide change request data entry; define performance expectations and assess progress.


• Use project management tools for metrics collection, data analysis, guidelines/checklists, and process improvement.


• Serve as local expert for business procedures; recommend solutions; develop training/presentations; mentor junior staff.


• Build and maintain networks with internal/external stakeholders; facilitate high-performing teams; may manage Sr. Specialists; influence peer Program Managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in technical/scientific discipline with 12+ years in pharma/biotech; or Master’s with 10+ years; or Doctorate with 4+ years.


• 2+ years project management experience, including leadership of a cross-functional team; ability to work independently.


• Strong leadership and communication skills (written/interpersonal), presentation/influence/justification, judgment, negotiation/conflict management, cross-cultural communication, relationship building, teamwork, and training experience.


• Knowledge of the drug development process.


• Proficient in project management/business excellence tools (e.g., MS Office, MS Project, Qlikview, Spotfire).


• Preferred: project management/process improvement accreditation (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma); cross-functional/global team leadership; CMC experience.