Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations

Travere Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health offerings

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Technical Operations. This role involves executing strategies that support product development and managing projects related to biologic drugs, ensuring that all milestones are met while aligning with internal and external partners.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with significant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals. A competitive salary range of $132,000 - $172,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical development.
• 4+ years of project management experience supporting CMC or Technical Operations.
• Direct experience with biologic drug products and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Execute CMC strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans and timelines.
• Ensure effective communication of project status and risks.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD, or other advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Department: 106800 Technical Operations

Location: San Diego, USA - Remote

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Technical Operations (CMC) drives the execution of Technical Operations strategies that support product development, clinical manufacturing, commercial launch planning, logistics, and lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Clinical Supply to ensure alignment, risk management, and achievement of program milestones. The successful candidate will have substantial experience supporting biologic development programs and will drive CMC strategy for a late‑stage development asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute CMC strategies aligned with corporate objectives for biologics program(s).
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts.
• Ensure effective communication of project status, risks, and opportunities; improve operational efficiency.
• Facilitate team meetings, prepare agenda, publish meeting minutes, and ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate CMC initiatives and activities, partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure readiness and timely delivery of technical documentation and regulatory commitments, and other CMC deliverables.
• Align with internal and external stakeholders to support production schedules, supply planning, and inventory management for uninterrupted product availability.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline (required). Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD, or other advanced degree in a related discipline preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or technical operations.
• 4+ years of project management experience supporting CMC, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, or Product Development programs.
• Direct experience supporting biologic drug products, including CMC development, manufacturing, and lifecycle management activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross‑functional projects through clinical development and commercialization.
• Experience supporting Biologics License Application (BLA) submissions and post‑approval commitments preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations, quality systems, and biologics manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of process validation, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing operations for biologics.

Additional Skills/Experience

• Embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork.
• Driven, intelligent, and passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases.
• Exceptional project planning, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to adapt to changes in project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision‑making and collaboration skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.
• All positions require ability to perform face‑to‑face work with colleagues and/or on‑site in San Diego; no role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people‑centric, and pay‑for‑performance organization.

Benefits

Premium health, financial, work‑life and well‑being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match, and generous paid time off.

Compensation

Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of cash compensation (base pay and short‑term incentive) and long‑term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range

$132,000.00 - $172,000.00

Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.