Sr. Program Manager, Portfolio Strategy

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. seeks a skilled project manager to provide organizational support and coordinate activities across Commercial and development teams.

You will manage projects, prepare materials for senior leaders, and ensure timely updates and alignment with cross-functional partners. The role emphasizes collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, and Biometric teams, requiring strong communication and detailed PM capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of health sciences or pharma operations experience preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from planning through closing to meet objectives.
• Create project plans and schedules for inter- and intra-department initiatives.
• Maintain and distribute status reports; align with business leads on next steps.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Ariba

Veeva

MS Project

Job description

Overview

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you.

Why Join Us

At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide a broad range of project management and organizational support, and functional coordination of activities to Commercial and other development teams.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects, including but not limited to planning, executing, and closing to ensure the objectives of the projects are met.
• Creates project planning schedules for inter and intra departmental projects.
• Updates, maintains, and distributes status reports. Partners with business leads, to keep status and next steps completely up to date for all projects.
• Communicates changes, revisions, and approvals to the appropriate members of the team and potential vendors as needed for projects.
• Ensures efficient flow of activities and works with cross company operations team members to gain alignment and develop tools and update processes as needed. This includes the development of templates, slides, and reports to accurately capture key performance indicators.
• Proactively prepares materials for senior level presentations and/or meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This person has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

Interaction

The incumbent works closely with all functional areas and directly with the clinical development teams, focusing within the Clinical, Regulatory, and Biometric departments.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of health sciences experience is required; pharmaceutical industry or related experience is preferred; work in the areas of operations, and/or project management a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively cross functionally and to lead program with colleagues from all levels of the organization.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Knowledge of document, contracts, and PM systems e.g., Ariba, Veeva and MS Project a plus
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and project management skills
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving skills
• Proven excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms, and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical office setting, staff in cubicles, noise level is moderate with consistent printer, telephone ringing and conversation. Employee is located in cubicle setting.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this role is $132,000 annually to $180,000 annually. The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications. Depending on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.