Senior R&D Project Manager

The Opportunity :

Culture Biosciences is looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of project management within the R&D organization.

They will work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance teams to deliver business critical R&D projects to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

What you'll do :

• Develop and execute project plans, including scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Hands-on coordination of all activities related to NPI including managing clear hand-offs between R&D and Manufacturing / Operations.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks and issues - develop and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
• Evaluate and optimize Culture Biosciences R&D project management processes.
• Own the product development stage gate process, schedule gate reviews with stakeholders, and communicate decisions.
• Work with the discipline leads on resource estimation / allocation and drive efficiency through proper planning / scheduling / prioritization of activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, risk assessments, and recommendations.

About you :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in R&D project management, including at least 2 years of experience in a senior project management role
• Experience in biotech, medical device, or aerospace industries
• Strong leadership and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and resources
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bioprocessing and / or lab automation experience will be valuable

In return, we offer a supportive environment. Our company values are :

• Lift others up. Because we all do better when we help each other succeed.
• Commitment to reliability. Our teammates and customers are counting on us.
• Think like an owner. Progress is driven by teams who care.
• Try new things. Big innovations start with small ideas and actions

Location & Schedule :

This is a hybrid position. We’re looking for someone based in the greater San Francisco Bay Area who is able to work in person at our sites in South San Francisco 2-4 days per week to support business needs.

Base Salary Range :

Culture Biosciences's compensation package includes market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, and great benefits.

Our expected salary range for this role is $160,000 to $195,000 . We are hiring for multiple levels and backgrounds so final offers may vary within the range provided based on experience, expertise, and other factors.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and equity compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA (prorated based on start-date)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Responsible Time Off (non-accrual based) policy, 10 paid company holidays and a week-long winter break
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full salary
• For onsite employees :
• Commuter benefits
• Access to on-site child care facility, subject to availability
• Free onsite breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and gym
4 days ago