Sr Manager, CMC Operations

Aktis Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on expanding the breakthrough potential of targeted radiopharmaceuticals to large patient populations, including those not addressed by existing platform technologies. Aktis' most-advanced program, AKY-1189, is a miniprotein radioconjugate targeting Nectin-4, with multi-indication potential across multiple tumor types, including locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, and head and neck cancer. Aktis' second pipeline program, AKY-2519, is a miniprotein radioconjugate targeting B7-H3 expressing tumors, including prostate, lung and other solid tumors. Aktis has a strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to leverage its miniprotein platform to develop novel radioconjugates outside of Aktis' proprietary pipeline.

DESCRIPTION

Aktis Oncology is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Manager to support projects and initiatives that align people, processes, and technology to drive strategic outcomes within the CMC Operations organization. The Senior Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining integrated project plans and ensuring project deliverables. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at stakeholder engagement, and has a passion for optimizing workflows and implementing innovative solutions. This role will report to the Director of CMC Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will drive several areas of strategic importance to Aktis:

People & Project Leadership

• Project Management: Collaborate with Business Owners, develop and track project plans, focusing on timely delivery, identify critical path activities, and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and execution plans across teams.
• Expense Management: Track accruals against approved CMC Ops budgets. Enhance existing tools for better tracking efficiency.
• Stakeholder management: Facilitate communication and ensure alignment for project success. Set meeting agendas, provide clear project reporting, and following-through on action items, and tracking decisions.
• Risk Management: Foster a culture of risk awareness. Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and contingency planning to keep programs on track. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to maintain project quality and delivery.

Process Optimization/Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery, team operational efficiency and performance. Contributes to the best practices of project management and departmental operations to support continued success and evolution of the department.
• Aktis Oncology is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Manager to support projects and initiatives that align people, processes, and technology to drive strategic outcomes within the CMC Operations organization. The Senior Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining integrated project plans and ensuring project deliverables. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at stakeholder engagement, and has a passion for optimizing workflows and implementing innovative solutions. This role will report to the Director of CMC Operations.

Technology Enablement

• Evaluate and recommend tools and platforms to enhance productivity and collaboration. Partner with IT and business units to implement technology solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Information Systems (8+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry), Master's degree (6+ years).
• MBA, PMP Certification, or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, leading cross-functional teams in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge in drug development and manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals.
• Leadership Skills: Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving abilities to synthesize information into meaningful insights; excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders for better outcomes. Ability to manage conflicts, navigate ambiguous challenges, and drive clarity.
• Proven experience managing projects that span people, process, and technology domains. Proven to be thorough, organized, and detail-oriented. Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and status updates.
• Project/Operation Management Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of project management theory and practice. Proficiency with project management practices, methodology and tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Power BI, PPM platforms, Office Timeline or similar).
• Strong knowledge of digital platforms, IT tech-savvy, and experience in digital transformation/ automation technologies is a plus.
• Strong desire to be part of a mission-oriented company leading transformative change for patients.
• Proven demonstration of transparent communication and fostering open and diverse debate.
• Ability to work with agility and manage ambiguity.
• Personifies positive energy and exemplifies respect.

Aktis Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Aktis Oncology is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, employees, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.