Manager / Senior Manager, Clinical Project Management

About Artiva:We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies. Our mission is to develop effective, safe, and accessible cell therapies for patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. We aim to develop therapies that patients and physicians can utilize in a community setting. Our lead product candidate, AlloNK, is a non-genetically modified, cryopreserved NK cell therapy being evaluated in combination with B-cell targeted monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). We believe the compelling cell killing properties of NK cells, when combined with mAbs for targeting, creates an opportunity to generate potentially transformative therapies.For more information, visit .Job Summary:We are seeking a Clinical Project Manager to drive cross-functional planning, tracking, and operational integration across clinical-stage programs.This role will serve as a central coordinator across all functions contributing to the development program to ensure alignment on timeline maintenance, risk identification, deliverables, and development milestones. This role is focused on cross-functional program integration, tracking and integration, and organizational alignment.The ideal candidate combines strong cross functional understanding with program-level thinking and detailed tracking and planning skills in a fast-paced, highly collaborative biotech environmentDuties/Responsibilities:Timeline Tracking and IntegrationResponsible for creating, maintaining and communicating cross-functional development project management plans at the task, study and molecule levelsResponsible for producing cross functional Project Management tools/visuals/GANTS as required in support of the development team in industry standard software packagesCommunicating changes, impacts and potential mitigations across the development team and working to align the cross functional team on best path forwardSupport to the finance organization regarding timeline models, changes, and Financial Planning and Analysis integration.Support communication across internal teams and external stakeholdersRisk & Issue ManagementIdentify, assess, and track cross-functional risks and dependencies across the development team space.Communicate to higher organizational structures status, timeline changes and impacts to cross functional deliverables to support mitigation planning.Develop and maintain the cross-functional risk register for the development team.Ensure timely tracking and modeling of the impact of critical risks impacting program timelines, quality, or strategic milestonesSupport leadership governance activities through preparation of timeline models and scenarios in support of risk assessments. materials.Data Tracking & ReportingDevelop and maintain dashboards to support development team in data tracking and communication to Senior ManagementPrepare clear, concise program updates for cross-functional teams and leadershipEnsure consistent reporting across ongoing clinical studiesGovernance & CommunicationSupport cross-functional governance meetings, including agenda setting, materials preparation, decision tracking, and follow-up actionsEnsure decisions, actions, and dependencies are clearly documented and trackedDrive accountability across teams for agreed-upon deliverablesRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field5–8+ years of experience of program management in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or clinical research settingsExperience with project management tools used commonly in the life sciences industry.Experience with detailed, analytical timeline tracking and planning.Strong organizational and project management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and other tasks as neededPreferredPMP or similar certification (a plus, not required)Experience with financial planning cyclesSmall to mid-size Biotech company experienceCore CompetenciesStrong execution and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective cross-functional communication and collaborationAttention to detail with the ability to see the bigger pictureProactive, solutions-oriented mindsetIn addition to a great culture, we offer:A beautiful facility An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environmentComprehensive benefits, including:Medical, Dental, and VisionGroup Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD)401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time Off (PTO)Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday weekOur recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.If all this speaks to you, come join us on our journey!Base Salary: $130,000 - $180,000. Exact compensation may vary based on level, skills and experienceDepartmentEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum Experience