Akero Therapeutics

Manager, CMC Project Management

Akero Therapeutics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $120,300 - $222,600 per year

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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

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk managementbudget managementresource allocationprocess improvementdevice developmentanalytical testingquality control testingmanufacturingpackaging
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingindependenceteamworkleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproactiveness
Certifications
PMP