Senior Project Manager
$100,000–$160,000 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead cross-functional project planning and execution for oncology biologics programs spanning discovery, candidate selection, IND-enabling studies, and submission. Build integrated project plans, timelines, and critical path analyses while partnering with Research, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to define development strategy and governance milestones. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, document decisions, and proactively identify risks to drive mitigation plans. Ensure alignment across functional areas and support budget planning, resource tracking, and CRO coordination. Track progress against program goals, highlight deviations, and enable efficient decision-making for senior leadership. Drive adoption of AI-enabled digital program management practices to improve planning and execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in biotech, biopharma, or related life sciences industry
- 5+ years of project or program management experience supporting drug discovery and/or development programs
- Demonstrated experience managing biologics programs in oncology or closely related therapeutic areas
- Strong understanding of drug development from discovery through IND, including: discovery research and candidate selection, IND-enabling toxicology and pharmacology, CMC and analytical development for biologics, regulatory documentation and IND submission processes
- Proven ability to lead highly matrixed, cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, and risks
- Experience preparing executive-level presentations, status reports, and governance materials
- May need to work outside of standard working hours at times
- This role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for working hours, with flexibility to work start time. The work location for this role is in Redmond, WA.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, or MBA) in a relevant scientific or business discipline
- Experience with monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, ADCs, or other complex biologic modalities in oncology
- Mandarin-English Bilingual Ability
- PMP or related project management certification is a plus and biotherapeutics life cycles
- Experience in a fast-paced, innovation-driven biotech environment
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