Program Manager – Commercial Operations

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.

Program Manager coordinating commercial launch strategies for Capricor's biotech therapies in a cross-functional role. Driving execution, operational readiness, and process excellence in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; PMP, CAPM, Lean/Six Sigma, or program management training a strong plus.
3–5+ 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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.
3–5+ 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.).
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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementoperational excellenceprocess optimizationcommercial launch planningrisk managementdocumentation managementmetrics introductioncontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationinfluencing without authoritystructured executionsynthesizing complex informationcross-functional collaborationaccountabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePMPCAPMLean/Six Sigma