Project Manager Biotech in Alameda
29 days ago
Jacksonville
Job DescriptionLHH partnered with a local company to recruit for a Project Manager in Alameda, CA. Project Manager Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite) Compensation: $150,000-$160,000 base salary + 10% bonus + RSUs Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time Key Focus Areas • Support commercialization efforts for new pipeline molecules through disciplined financial executionKey Responsibilities, • Partner closely with PSC Subject Matter Experts to understand procurement plans, project scope, timelines, and manufacturing strategies, • Track outsourced manufacturing activities across the full lifecycle, including raw materials, APIs, drug substance, drug product, testing, packaging, labeling, and shipment, • Monitor and reconcile purchase orders, ensuring alignment with contracts, scope changes, and internal policies, • Improve and mature budget tracking and accrual processes that are currently evolving, • Address gaps in supplier spend monitoring and SOX documentation consistency, • Provide oversight for high-value suppliers, including the top manufacturing partners with annual spend exceeding $10M, • Lead quarterly expense and invoicing reviews with suppliers and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and Legal, • Coordinate monthly accrual updates with PSC teams and ensure timely, accurate reporting to Finance, • Support forecasting activities by organizing PO and expense data and consolidating inputs from PSC stakeholders, • Serve as a primary point of contact between PSC and Finance for questions related to budgets, accruals, invoicing, and purchase orders, • Ensure adherence to SOX requirements and support audit readiness through strong documentation practices, • Contribute to material valuation and master data management efforts as needed, • Provide project management support for new initiatives, systems, or process improvements, • Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and clear communicationQualifications, • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or, • Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, • Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification preferred, • 5-9 years of experience in project management, manufacturing, or supply chain within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, • Strong background in biotech manufacturing, CMC, or R&D environments (required), • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional initiatives and multiple competing priorities, • Solid financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, accruals, and expense tracking, • Proven ability to work closely with Finance teams or in finance-adjacent roles, • Experience driving process improvement through data analysis and stakeholder engagement, • Understanding of the pharmaceutical development and manufacturing lifecycle, • Strong project management and organizational skills, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems, • Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and familiarity with BI analytics tools, • Ability to communicate effectively across technical, operational, and financial teamsPay Details: $150,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year Search managed by: Joyce Reyes Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.