New 
Project Manager - III*
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, California, San Mateo | |
 May 11, 2026 | |
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Job Title: CMC Project Manager
Location: Foster City Hybrid role 3 days/week Duration: 8+ Months (possible extension) Focus Areas: * Lead integrated CMC planning across Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain, aligning deliverables, timelines, and priorities with clinical and regulatory objectives. * Drive execution of CMC plans to ensure alignment with program milestones and overall development timelines. * Provide end-to-end project management support across the product lifecycle, from development through commercialization and commercial manufacturing. * Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project timelines in Planisware or Smartsheet, clearly defining dependencies, milestones, and critical path activities. * Facilitate cross-functional Product Team meetings, including agenda development, decision documentation, and action item tracking. * Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues; maintain risk registers and ensure timely mitigation and corrective actions. * Coordinate preparation of high-quality governance materials in collaboration with Product Teams. * Translate complex technical input from subject matter experts into clear, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. * Ensure clear, timely communication of program status and key updates to all stakeholders. * Partner with Product Teams and Finance on budget planning, tracking, and forecasting. * Ensure compliance with established processes and practices; identify and share best practices across Product Teams and PMs. * Integrating emerging AI and digital technologies into project management practices Minimum Qualifications: * Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience and a BA or BS in Life Sciences or related disciplines preferred. * Relevant experience consists of cross-functional work in biopharmaceutical /pharmaceutical CMC development and commercial teams, GMP environment and regulatory affairs * Prior experience in project management required; PMP certification desirable * Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques (Planisware familiarity is a plus) * Excellent organizational skills, capable of setting priorities and delivering on commitments * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with project leads, teams and scientific and business leadership. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire global cross-functional teams * Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing business needs * Proactive mindset | |