Clinical Program Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Program Manager for a contract role based in Foster City, CA, working onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). This position is for a 6-month duration. Candidates must be local to the area.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline;
• Or 8+ years with a master's degree or MBA;
• Or 4+ years with a PhD, PharmD, DVM, or MD in a scientific field.

A minimum of 5 years participating in cross-functional project management activities is required. A scientific background is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage one complex project team or two less complex teams.
• Partner with project leaders to facilitate efficient meetings and ensure progress between sessions.
• Co-chair project meetings and coordinate team communications and operations.
• Direct all project communications, keeping all stakeholders fully informed about activities and status.
• Organize project management support across functions; attend sub-team meetings and set up ad hoc groups.
• Ensure integration of timing, scope, and resources into development plans.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project data including timelines using G.Plan (Planisware) and collaborate with other project managers for alignment.
• Author sections of project documentation and prepare high-quality materials for governance committee reviews.
• Support the Development Project Team or Program Strategy Team during governance meetings.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong scientific foundation and direct drug development experience.
• Experience in cross-functional project/program management.
• Support experience across stages including research, preclinical, IND, Phase I, and minimum through Phase II.
• Experience in governance procedures and executive presentations.
• Capability in preparing governance documentation and working with multidisciplinary scientific teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in early-stage development and clinical development program management.
• Cross-functional scientific leadership support experience.
• Skills in governance package preparation, executive presentations, leadership meeting support, and decision-making forums.
• Experience collaborating with external partners, strategic alliances, and clinical leadership.
• Background in oncology or other therapeutic areas with strong drug development project management skills is a plus; virology experience is not mandatory.

Additional Information

• Committed to fair compensation and wage transparency according to applicable laws.