Sr. Project Manager (CMC)

Nektar Therapeutics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Nektar Therapeutics in the Bay Area seeks a Sr. Project Manager to lead CMC development programs, coordinating cross-functional teams from process development to regulatory submission. You will develop integrated project plans, drive execution, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring teams and applying best practices.

You will manage resources, establish metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to support high-value therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs.

Qualifications

• PM certification or continuing education in Project Management is preferred.
• Prior experience in managing interdisciplinary or cross functional projects is required.
• A working knowledge of drug development is required.
• Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Smartsheet, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership, influence and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. May have supervisory responsibility, which includes managing and setting workload priorities, and supporting professional development.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Acts as an advisor to help meet schedules and resolve technical problems.
• Presents project information and schedules.
• Manages a cross-functional project team, including the compilation and flow of information.
• Troubleshoots and resolves project-related issues.
• Interfaces with internal and external bodies to identify project requirements and accomplish project objectives.
• Develop and implement processes and systems to achieve project requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Project Management certification

Drug development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or business

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nektar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Manager in the CMC space.

Summary

Supports Nektar CMC by leveraging experience in the operational and technical execution of drug development, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory submission activities. Develops, maintains, and manages integrated project plans and deliverables for CMC development programs. Helps ensure consistent practices throughout all phases of the development life cycle and facilitates information flow among team members, project leaders, senior management, and corporate clients. May have supervisory responsibility. Serves as an in-house project consultant by evaluating needs and vendor requests for proposals. Plans and directs implementation efforts. Applies best practices to the development, initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure of projects. Interacts with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to process development, analytical, research, quality, supply chain, and regulatory departments. This position contributes to and supports the company’s CMC drug development efforts to create high-value therapeutics that address unmet medical needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.

Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. May have supervisory responsibility, which includes managing and setting workload priorities, and supporting professional development.

Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Acts as an advisor to help meet schedules and resolve technical problems.

Presents project information and schedules.

Manages a cross-functional project team, including the compilation and flow of information.

Troubleshoots and resolves project-related issues.

Interfaces with internal and external bodies to identify project requirements and accomplish project objectives.

Develop and implement processes and systems to achieve project requirements.

Routinely communicates and follows up on project status and issues.

Evaluates resources assigned to the project to help identify resource constraints.

Develops and distributes agendas, records minutes, and action item follow up for project meetings.

Reviews and revises project work plans to accommodate changes in business objectives and priorities.

Will establish and provide appropriate metrics to demonstrate project progress.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives and develops, manages, and supports related systems.

Other related responsibilities as needed to support program objectives.

Additional Qualifications & Experience

• Certification in Project Management or demonstrated continuing education in Project Management is preferred.
• Prior experience in managing interdisciplinary or cross functional projects is required.
• A working knowledge of drug development is required.
• Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Smartsheet, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership, influence and organizational skills.

Education or Degree Requirements

M inimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or business or related discipline is required.

Minimum professional Experience

M inimum of 8 years project management experience in the development of pharmaceutical, medical products or other related industry experience is required.

Additional Information

Nektar currently anticipates the base salary for the Sr. Project Manager to range from $140,000 to $160,000 for candidates in the Bay Area and will depend, in part, on successful candidate's location and qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.) The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on the market survey data.

Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Parental Leave Benefits (in accordance with the terms of applicable plans)

For general information on company benefits, please go to https://www.nektar.com/careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Nektar Therapeutics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner proscribed by the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.