Project Manager

About 4J Therapeutics

4J Therapeutics, Inc., based in Palo Alto, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a programmable antiviral platform targeting severe viral threats. Their technology utilizes locked nucleic acid antisense oligonucleotides aimed at conserved viral RNA structures, with aspirations to create antiviral therapies geared toward treatment, prevention, and pandemic readiness.

Role Overview

They are looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to spearhead the execution of a BARDA-funded antiviral development initiative. This involves overseeing multiple facets including Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), nonclinical experimentation, regulatory submissions, scientific operations, vendor partnerships, and early-stage clinical strategy. The role requires a hands-on approach, bringing order, urgency, and operational discipline to the intricate biotech project. Initially, this position will support senior leadership, with increasing responsibility to independently oversee substantial workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage integrated project timelines, tracking dashboards, plans, and action items.
• Facilitate coordination among internal teams, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), consultants, and external vendors.
• Support multiple workstreams including CMC, nonclinical studies, regulatory processes, clinical planning, and scientific operations.
• Monitor progress of internal deliverables, vendor outputs, risk factors, and critical decisions.
• Assist in preparing government-related documentation such as reports, presentation decks, milestone summaries, and program reviews.
• Contribute to building scalable project management frameworks and operating rhythms suitable for a growing biotech startup.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of project management experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or closely related sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, or comparable project management and reporting tools.
• Strong skills in technical writing, communication, and presenting information clearly.
• Capable of working effectively in a hybrid or remote format while maintaining collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to BARDA, NIH, DoD, HHS, or other federally funded research and development programs.
• Experience supporting preclinical, IND-enabling, early clinical, CMC, regulatory, or scientific operations projects.
• Proven track record managing CROs, CDMOs, consultants, laboratories, or other external scientific partners.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated drug development and regulatory submissions.
• Background in CMC, toxicology, nonclinical development, antivirals, oligonucleotides, infectious diseases, regulatory affairs, or scientific operations.
• Prior experience working in startup environments.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary lies between $120,000 and $140,000 annually, with final designation and pay contingent on candidate experience. Benefits encompass health and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and potential equity participation.