Program Manager, Commercial Operations

Commercial Launch Program Manager

Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most.

This position will drive disciplined execution, operational readiness, and process excellence across Capricor's commercial launch program. This role sits at the center of cross-functional coordinationensuring teams are aligned, risks are surfaced early, timelines are maintained, and launch-critical processes are mapped, optimized, and repeatable.

The ideal candidate brings experience supporting biotech/pharma commercial launches, paired with strong program management, operational excellence, and process-improvement capabilities. This role is designed for someone who thrives in structured planning, cross-functional orchestration, and building scalable frameworks in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrated commercial launch plan, tracking timelines, dependencies, and critical-path activities across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance.
• Drive cross-functional launch meetings: set agendas, capture decisions, track action items, and ensure accountable follow-through.
• Prepare materials for commercial readiness reviews, governance meetings, and executive updates.
• Map, document, and optimize cross-functional launch processes, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for standardization.
• Build and maintain repeatable operating mechanisms (templates, trackers, dashboards, workflows, RACI matrices).
• Support continuous improvement by introducing tools, metrics, and operational discipline to strengthen execution quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and resource constraints impacting launch readiness.
• Ensure alignment between functional plans and enterprise-level objectives, escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain structured documentation (decision logs, RAID logs, governance summaries) to ensure transparency.
• Translate high-level strategic goals into executable workplans with clear owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as the central coordinator connecting Commercial with supporting functions (Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, Finance).
• Enable consistent communication and ensure all teams have access to up-to-date timelines, plans, and reference materials.
• Support post-launch retrospectives by gathering lessons learned and integrating improvements into future launch frameworks.
• Partner with functional leads to refine SOPs, playbooks, and operational processes for future programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; PMP, CAPM, Lean/Six Sigma, or program management training a strong plus.
• 35+ years of experience supporting biotech/pharma commercial launches (required).
• Experience in program management, operational excellence, or process optimization within life sciences.
• Strong ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams, synthesize complex information, and drive structured execution.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and follow-through skills; effective at influencing without authority.
• Proficiency with project management and workflow tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com, Miro, etc.).
• Comfort working in a dynamic, lean biotech environment with evolving priorities and accelerated timelines.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office work environment with occasional travel for planning sessions and cross-functional workshops.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.

$100,000 - $140,000 a year Compensation and Benefits The posted salary range represents Capricor's good-faith estimate of the salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position at the time of hire. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, scope of role, location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus and, depending on the level of the role, long-term equity incentive awards in accordance with company policy. Capricor Therapeutics offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off and company holidays; and paid parental leave. Additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs may also be available.

Why Capricor?

Capricor Therapeutics is advancing cell and exosome-based therapies with a focus on serious diseases where patients and families need new treatment options. Our work is grounded in scientific rigor, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving meaningful therapies forward. Joining Capricor means being part of a mission-driven team working at the intersection of innovation, execution, and patient impact.

Come Work With Us

At Capricor, you'll join a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute, grow, and help build the systems, science, and operations needed to support our next stage of growth. We value people who are thoughtful, accountable, hands-on, and motivated by work that can make a real difference.

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