R&D Project Manager

Run my Accounts AG; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus opportunity

Stock options

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SpyGlass Pharma is seeking an R&D Project Manager in Aliso Viejo, California. The role involves managing cross-functional R&D projects through the product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment of activities, timelines, and deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with strong project management skills and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary range of $95,000-$110,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device R&D.
• Foundational understanding of product development lifecycles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and maintenance of cross-functional project plans.
• Tracks progress against deliverables and proactively identifies risks.
• Builds strong working relationships across functions.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

About SpyGlass Pharma

At SpyGlass Pharma (NASDAQ: SGP), we are focused on improving and preserving the vision of patients living with chronic eye diseases, while minimizing the burden treatment can place on their daily lives. We are advancing innovative long‑term ophthalmic drug delivery technologies designed to provide sustained therapy through cataract surgery and help improve patient outcomes.

We have built a highly collaborative team with deep expertise across ophthalmology, drug delivery, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Our scientists, engineers, and clinical leaders bring decades of experience developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies, united by a shared commitment to patients and our guiding principle: “We create for patients.” That mindset shapes how we build our products, our teams, and our culture.

Backed by strong clinical progress, significant funding, and a growing organization, SpyGlass Pharma is entering an exciting stage of growth as we advance our lead program, the SpyGlass BIM‑IOL, through Phase 3 clinical development.

Summary

SpyGlass Pharma is seeking a high‑potential R&D Project Manager with strong execution focus to join our growing Program Management team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Program Management, this role will support and gradually take on leadership of cross‑functional R&D projects across the product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment of activities, timelines, and deliverables. This position is ideal for candidates with hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical or medical device R&D who are looking to expand into program management and build capabilities in integrated planning, cross‑functional coordination, and program execution.

The successful candidate will bring strong operational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to connect interdependent activities to drive project outcomes in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, while gaining exposure to broader program objectives and company priorities. This role offers the opportunity to progressively take on increased ownership and responsibility, with a clear path toward leading cross‑functional programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports development and maintenance of cross‑functional project plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies
• Tracks progress against deliverables and proactively identifies risks, delays, and downstream impacts across functions
• Contributes to ensuring functional activities are aligned into a cohesive, executable project plan
• Coordinates with Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, and other functions to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and priorities
• Drives follow‑up on action items and ensures accountability across team members
• Builds strong working relationships across functions to support effective collaboration
• Identifies, assesses, and tracks project risks and issues, including potential impact on timelines, scope, and key milestones
• Escalates risks and issues in a timely manner, providing clear context and potential impact to support decision‑making
• Prepares project status updates, dashboards, and presentations for team and leadership review
• Facilitates team meetings, including agenda development, clear documentation of decisions, and tracking of action items to closure
• Maintains organized and accurate project documentation and repositories, ensuring accessibility and consistency across timelines, presentations, and team materials
• Contributes to business process and systems improvement through Program Management departmental assignments

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline
• 3–6 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device R&D, including experience supporting cross‑functional projects or project management activities
• Foundational understanding of product development lifecycles (early stage through clinical to commercialization) and regulatory environment governing drug and device development
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and identify dependencies across workstreams in a cross‑functional environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or training
• Experience within one or more R&D functions (e.g., Clinical, CMC, Product Development) in a pharmaceutical setting
• Experience supporting cross‑functional projects or development programs
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms)
• Experience in ophthalmology or combination product development (strong plus)

Why SpyGlass Pharma?

• We are offering a range of $95,000 – $110,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with an Annual Bonus opportunity.
• Share in our success with stock options, giving you a stake in the company’s future.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy and happy, with a variety of plan and coverage options.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and personal leave.

SpyGlass Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. SpyGlass Pharma takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

SpyGlass Pharma is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.