CMC Lead Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About InduPro

InduPro develops life-changing therapies using a proprietary cell-surface labeling platform that leverages spatial proximity within microenvironments to enable the discovery of novel multispecific biologics. This approach has generated a growing pipeline of candidates advancing into clinical development across oncology and autoimmune diseases. InduPro fosters a culture of innovation at every level.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly-motivated Contract CMC Lead Project Manager to help advance our emerging pipeline from development candidate selection through IND-enabling studies and beyond.  The candidate will drive execution across CMC and serve as a force multiplier to the Executive Director, CMC, with ability to independently represent CMC in team discussions when needed, they should demonstrate an ability to think outside-the-box and work collaboratively in an adaptive and rapidly moving work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and execute the strategic vision for CMC programs, aligning with organizational goals and product requirements, translating strategy into integrated execution plans, key milestones, and decision points.
• Own integrated CMC timelines, governance reporting, and risk/issue management; escalate scope, resourcing, strategic tradeoffs, and budget exceptions to leadership for decision
• Lead cross-functional execution of the CMC plan to ensure successful delivery of CMC initiatives; facilitate alignment, clarify accountability, and escalate tradeoffs/risks to leadership as needed
• Coordinate activities within CMC to ensure efficient and cost-effective production of candidate molecules; drive readiness for key deliverables (plans, protocols, batch documentation readiness, method readiness) as appropriate to phase
• Leverage strong project and facilitation skills to optimize team meetings and decision making, including agendas, action/owner tracking, decision logs, and follow-through
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, such as contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on scope, timelines, deliverables, and change control/escalations.
• Own budget tracking and forecasting within CMC for assigned programs; prepare budget updates and variance analyses, identifying variances early, and coordinating mitigation plans with functional leads.
• Manage project timelines and monitor team adherence to project plans
• Identify project challenges or resource gaps and facilitate resolution
• Facilitate effective project meetings and ensure key stakeholders are apprised of changes
• Agenda setting and scheduling
• Monitor and communicate progress and adherence to timelines
• Manage web-based file organization; meeting minutes, documents, publications, etc.
• Identify resource gaps and work with Project Teams to resolve, taking appropriate action when necessary
• Work with external partners and collaborators to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets and deliverables

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Self-directed quick learner who is proactive and takes initiative, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and a demonstrated ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple fields
• Strong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities in parallel while maintaining a focus on quality
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team or matrix environment, to collaborate and coordinate with internal and external department staff at various levels, and to influence others effectively; able to build and collaborate with a cross-functional network
• Creative and critical problem-solving skills with high comfort in ambiguous situations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with SmartSheet or other project management software
• Ability to integrate knowledge from multiple sources and to work both independently and cross-functionally

Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of demonstrated project management experience supporting research programs in the biopharmaceutical or biotech industry
• 2+ years of managerial experience directly handling people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
• Proven track record of successfully supporting CMC programs from development through commercialization, including vendor oversight, integrated plans, and governance reporting

Physical Work Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, reaching and bending while working in the lab
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Travel Requirements:

This position does not generally require travel.

 

Physical presence at the InduPro worksite, or in the field, is required for this role. At InduPro we believe that physical presence helps enhance collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being, employee engagement, and Company culture.

At InduPro we believe that being face to face helps enhance collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being, employee engagement, and Company culture. 

 

InduPro, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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