Senior Program Manager

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a contract opportunity supporting a biotech organization in Seattle, Washington. If you’re experienced in leading cross-functional drug development programs, managing IND-enabling activities, and driving submission readiness, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts to guide your next career move. Title: Senior Program Manager (Contract) Location: Seattle, WA (Local applicants only) Work place: Hybrid (Two days onsite per week) Pay: $66.83–$82.79 per hour Contract: Temp No C2C About the role We’re seeking a solutions-oriented Senior Program Manager to lead development program execution in a fast-paced biotech environment. You’ll coordinate across scientific, clinical, CMC, regulatory, technical operations, and external teams to turn development strategies into actionable plans and keep critical deliverables on track. What you’ll do Lead day-to-day program and project management for one or more development programs. Develop and maintain integrated plans for IND-enabling activities, milestones, assumptions, dependencies, and critical paths. Coordinate cross-functional teams across research, nonclinical, CMC, clinical, regulatory, and external partners. Facilitate program and project meetings, including agendas, decision-making, action tracking, and follow-through. Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation plans and escalate with clear recommendations. Support program and portfolio status reporting, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communications. Maintain program documentation, including plans, action trackers, decision logs, and risk summaries. Contribute to portfolio reporting, program and portfolio operations, and strategic initiatives as needed. Required qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline. At least 8 years of program or project management experience in biotech or pharma, leading cross-functional development programs. Experience managing IND-enabling execution and submission readiness. Experience supporting first-in-human or early Phase 1 programs, including progression from preclinical development into early clinical development. Ability to manage complex timelines, cross-functional dependencies, and risk in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority. Preferred qualifications Master’s, PhD, or other advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline. PMP or equivalent program/project management certification. Cell and gene therapy experience. Experience in a growing or startup biotech organization. Strong understanding of early drug development, including nonclinical, CMC, regulatory, and early clinical activities. Experience in GxP-regulated environments. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office. To be considered, please apply directly through this job posting. There’s no need to send an email or InMail.