Sr. Program Manager, Plasmid DNA / Cell and Gene Therapies (Client-Facing)
About the role
Senior Program Manager, Plasmid DNA
Lead Program and Project Execution
Cultivate Strategic Client Relationships
Internal Team Alignment and Development
Ensure Operational Excellence and Governance
Support Business Growth and Continuous Improvement
Responsible for overall program health, capacity strategy, business growth, including forecasting demand, identifying risks, leading proposals and renewals, and influencing account expansion and continuous improvement initiatives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- B.S. or B.A. required. Advanced degree in scientific field strongly preferred (e.g. molecular biology, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry)
- Prefer 7+ years of experience in a client-facing role as a project, program, or account manager within the life sciences, with preference for 5+ years in a GMP-regulated CDMO environment
- Experience managing programs and contracts in a regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device related field required
- Working knowledge of plasmid DNA manufacturing and its use in cell and gene therapy, gene editing, mRNA, vaccines, or other genomic medicine applications; strong preference for late phase/commercial drug product experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to forecast risks and implement sustainable solutions.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- An advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, legal, project management, or business discipline, or a program or project management certification such as PMP.
- Direct program leadership for commercial or late-phase plasmid DNA programs through process characterization, technology transfer, process validation, PPQ campaigns, regulatory inspections, commercial launch, recurring supply, or post-approval lifecycle management.
- Experience managing strategic accounts, cross-site programs, long-term supply agreements, capacity reservation models, demand planning, forecast commitments, pricing protections, change-order mechanisms, termination provisions, executive governance, or commercial supply continuity.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to
25%
$150,000-165,000
Not included in the source posting: qualifications, benefits.
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