OTC Pharma - Project Manager STEM degree & product develop REQUIRED

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Program Director/OTC Product - Project Manager (New Product)

*STEM degree required*
*OTC/pharma product development experience required (not healthcare
services)*
*Must currently reside in Southern California*

About the Company: Propedix is a biopharma and consumer health company dedicated to advancing innovative treatments in healthcare. Our flagship product Dryello for Athletes Foot, featuring our breakthrough anti-fungal and drying agent technology, launched in Q3 2025, and we have a pipeline of advanced OTC and Rx treatments in dermatology and health. Driven by strong research and development, were delivering the next generation of topical skin solutions.

Position: Program Director/OTC Product Project Manager (part time)

Position Overview: The Program Director/ OTC Pharma Product Project Manager is a seasoned, detail-oriented technical leader responsible for driving the integrated development and commercialization of the companys OTC skin therapy medicines. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely advancement of R&D programs from early research through formulation, product development, manufacturing scale-up, clinical testing, and ultimately U.S. market launch.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in biopharma or OTC product program management, strong command of technical project management tools (Gantt, critical path, risk modeling), and the ability to anticipate and resolve issues proactively. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring cross-functional coordination, strategic decision-making, and rigorous execution discipline.

The position will require active management of two lead programs at any time, to the point of commercialization. Currently these are Foot Anti-Perspirant (target June launch), and Athletes Foot version 2 (target July launch). There will be some light project guidance on the next program, Jock itch (target Aug launch)

Program/Project Manager Responsibilities:

A. Program Leadership & Strategy.
Lead integrated program planning across R&D, CMC, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and marketing. Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and critical path analyses. Drive strategic decision-making by identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.

B. Technical Project Management
Oversee day-to-day execution of technical workstreams including formulation, analytical method development, stability, packaging, and scale-up.

• Ensure all development activities meet regulatory, quality, and technical requirements.
• Track progress against milestones and proactively resolve technical or operational issues.

C. Cross-Functional Coordination
Facilitate alignment between scientific, operational, and commercial teams.

• Coordinate with manufacturing partners to ensure readiness for pilot, scale-up, and commercial production. - Partner with U.S. marketing and commercial teams to prepare for launch, including claims development, packaging timelines, and supply readiness.

D. Reporting & Documentation, Vendor Management
Prepare program updates for executive leadership, including dashboards, risk logs, and scenario analyses. Maintain accurate project documentation, decision logs, and change controls. Ensure programs adhere to internal governance processes and stage-gate requirements.

• Integrate timelines, deliverables, and performance of CDMOs, CROs, and external testing labs.

Location : Virtual, strong preference for candidates who reside in Southern California. Work can be performed remotely with attendance required for live meetings once a month and zoom meetings 3 to 4 times a week. Travel out of region (in U.S.) expected 1 to 2 times a year.

Experience/ Necessary Skills:

Education : STEM undergraduate required. Strong preference for candidates with MBA.

Experience:

• 8+ years of program or project management experience in OTC, biopharma, medical device, or related regulated healthcare product development.
• Proven track record managing end-to-product development from research through commercialization.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams (R&D, formulation, analytical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, clinical, marketing).
• Demonstrated success using Gantt, critical path, and project portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware).
• Strong understanding of FDA OTC monograph, drug development workflows, CMC processes, and clinical/consumer testing.
• Experience managing external partners (CDMOs, CROs, packaging suppliers, testing labs).
• Background in risk management, scenario planning, and technical problem resolution.

Skills & Competencies:
Strong command of Gantt, critical path, and project management software. Deep understanding of OTC drug development, formulation, CMC, and regulatory pathways. Ability to interpret technical data, stability results, analytical reports, and manufacturing documentation. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Candidates must be Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- Skilled in risk assessment, scenario modeling, and contingency planning.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities

Hours: Approx 15 hours a week. Work can be performed virtually. Candidates must be available for live meetings and email correspondence on average 2 hours a day during normal business hours. Attendance at a monthly live monthly program management review (which this position would lead) and attendance at a weekly either Operations or Management team meeting requires.

Compensation . $5,000 to $6,000 per month based on experience. Eligible for stock options after 3 to 4 month of service that demonstrates proficiency in the role and mutual desire to be part of the management team in a longer term capacity. This is an independent contractor 1099 position.

Support and Supervisor: Position will report to the CEO who will be their administrative supervisor. This position is expected to work closely on a weekly basis with the CTO, CMO, Dir of Manuf, VP Strategic Marketing and VP of U.S. Commercialization, and all critical 3rd party partners.

Flexible work from home options available.