Senior Project Manager, Corporate Program Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in RTP, NC seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan, monitor, and manage internal and external projects from initiation through completion, supporting strategic programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects end-to-end, oversee schedules and budgets, and communicate updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role requires PMP certification and 5+ years in life sciences, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/medical device/life sciences.
• 5+ years in project/program management.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience under tight timelines with analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication; ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams (internal and external service providers).
• Manage projects end-to-end (initiation, execution, closure); evaluate, analyze, plan, organize, and execute.
• Oversee internal/external tasks to meet objectives; may serve as primary project contact.
• Concurrently manage 3+ projects/programs across different life-cycle stages.
• Present updates to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Define schedules prior to initiation (project charters, milestones, roles/responsibilities).
• Oversee schedule and budget; manage workstream interdependencies and plan baselines.
• Communicate and influence stakeholders; identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies; escalat
• Implement tools/best practices/technology for Corporate Program Management and support strategic interdepartmental objectives.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Life sciences knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in science/engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager—plans, monitors, and manages internal/external projects from initiation through completion; participates in management of strategic programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams (internal and external service providers).
• Manage projects end-to-end (initiation, execution, closure); evaluate, analyze, plan, organize, and execute.
• Oversee internal/external tasks to meet objectives; may serve as primary project contact.
• Concurrently manage 3+ projects/programs across different life-cycle stages.
• Present updates to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Define schedules prior to initiation (project charters, milestones, roles/responsibilities).
• Oversee schedule and budget; manage workstream interdependencies and plan baselines.
• Communicate and influence stakeholders; identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies; escalat
• Implement tools/best practices/technology for Corporate Program Management and support strategic interdepartmental objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/medical device/life sciences.
• 5+ years in project/program management.
• PMP certification (PMI PMP) or equivalent.
• Experience under tight timelines; analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication; ability to negotiate (plus).
• Leadership and emotional intelligence.
• Knowledge of drug/medical device development and lifecycle; FDA and ICH guidance.
• Proficient in MS Office and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Ability to apply PMP principles; build business cases.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manage 3rd-party vendors and external partners.
• Manage activities across multiple sites/locations; matrix organization.
• Budget/financial tracking and contingency planning.
• Understanding of strategic issues and their operational impact.

Benefits (eligibility)

• Medical/dental/vision/prescription, wellness resources, 401k/ESPP, paid time off/paid parental leave, disability benefits, and more.

Location/Work Model

RTP, NC; hybrid (at least 3 days/week in office; may increase).