
Manager, CMC Project Management
Akero Therapeutics
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $120,300 - $222,600 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Oversee and drive CMC project plans, ensuring deliverables align with the overall project objectives and timelines
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by leading CMC sub-team meetings, preparing agendas, tracking action items, and maintaining meeting minutes.
- Partner with Technical Operations, Legal, and Finance to negotiate and execute confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, master service agreements, and work orders with CDMOs and CROs, following internal procedures.
- Oversee development and execution of integrated project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams.
- Partner with Technical Operations, Legal, Finance, and external CDMOs/CROs to negotiate and finalize agreements, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
- Monitor and manage project budgets, forecast resource needs, and provide financial oversight to support decision-making.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks, maintaining risk registers and implementing contingency strategies to ensure program success.
- Deliver high-quality reporting and communication, including executive-level updates, dashboards, and presentations for governance forums.
- Champion process improvements and best practices, driving operational efficiency and consistency across Technical Operations projects.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned as required by management
Requirements
- BS degree required
- Degree in life sciences/engineering strongly preferred, professional certifications (i.e. PMP) will be a distinct advantage
- 4+ years of experience supporting Technical Operations (Manufacturing, Analytical/QC testing, Packaging, Distribution)
- Device Development experience highly desired
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required
- Works well independently as well as in a team environment
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Smartsheet; comfortable and quick learner with other software systems
- Demonstrates collaborative communication and problem-solving spirit.
- Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- tuition reimbursement program
- voluntary benefits such as group legal
- critical illness
- identity theft protection
- pet insurance
- auto/home insurance
- sick time policy
- flexible vacation policy
- parental leave policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk managementbudget managementresource allocationprocess improvementdevice developmentanalytical testingquality control testingmanufacturingpackaging
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingindependenceteamworkleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproactiveness
Certifications
PMP