Top 573 Senior program director Jobs in California

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Nonclinical Antiviral Development (NIAID Funded Program)
Arisan Therapeutics, Inc —Carlsbad, CA
- $145,000 - $189,000 a year
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- 7 years
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University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
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WSP —Oakland, CA
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Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
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- Full-time
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Senior Director, Program Management
Vir Biotechnology —San Francisco, CA
- $227,500 - $318,000 a year
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Ford Motor Company —Long Beach, CA
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Providence —Irvine, CA
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- 5 years
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Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Nonclinical Antiviral Development (NIAID Funded Program)

Arisan Therapeutics, Inc
Carlsbad, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $189,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Project development phase management
Teamwork
Managing healthcare project budgets
DoD experience
Contract management experience in healthcare
Schedule management
Product development projects
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Pharmaceutical company experience
Project task coordination
Virology
Organizational skills
Contracts
Chemistry, manufacturing & controls
Managing projects
Toxicology
Budgeting
Project contract management
Pharmaceutical research experience
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Nonclinical Antiviral Development (NIAID‑Funded Program)

We are a small, science‑driven biopharmaceutical company located in Carlsbad, CA, advancing first‑in‑class preclinical and Phase 2 clinical development programs primarily through U.S. government‑funded support. We operate with the agility of a startup and the rigor required for global regulatory success. Every team member plays a direct role in shaping the program and accelerating delivery of urgently needed antiviral therapies.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized full-time, on-site Project Manager to lead a nonclinical antiviral development program from post-discovery through Phase 1. This individual will serve as the operational hub for a cross-functional team spanning nonclinical, CMC, regulatory, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing government-funded drug development contracts—preferably with NIH/NIAID, BARDA, or the Department of Defense—and understands the unique reporting, compliance, and milestone-driven expectations of government agencies. Additional pluses would include experience with antiviral or infectious disease programs, including advanced animal efficacy models and coordinating NIAID DMID-funded testing or development networks, as well as familiarity with IND-enabling requirements and early clinical development

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a small‑company environment, enjoys building structure where needed, and can drive execution across multiple technical workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

· Lead day-to-day project management for a small‑molecule antiviral program from post-discovery through IND and Phase 1.

· Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers.

· Drive cross-functional alignment across nonclinical, CMC, regulatory, and external collaborators.

· Ensure timely execution of studies supporting IND‑enabling packages (toxicology, safety pharmacology, ADME, virology, formulation, and manufacturing).

· Operate within a government contract framework, ensuring compliance with government contractual requirements.

Government Contract Management

· Manage contract deliverables, reporting requirements, milestone documentation, and compliance obligations.

· Serve as primary operational liaison with NIAID DMID program staff and technical teams.

· Coordinate government-funded testing through NIAID/NIH networks (e.g., antiviral screening, animal models, PK/PD studies).

· Ensure alignment with FDA study compliance and expectations for documentation, transparency, and audit readiness.

Vendor & CRO Oversight

· Manage relationships with CROs, CDMOs, academic collaborators, and government testing facilities.

· Support study initiation, execution, and delivery of high-quality data packages.

· Track performance, budgets, and timelines; escalate risks proactively.

Regulatory & NDA Support

· Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support NDA planning, data QC, cross‑functional readiness, and submission execution.

· Coordinate preparation for regulatory meetings (e.g., pre‑IND, IND, and End‑of‑Phase 1).

· Ensure nonclinical, CMC, and clinical data packages are delivered on time and in compliance with contractual and global regulatory expectations.

Communication & Reporting

· Prepare and lead internal and external project updates, dashboards, and risk assessments with internal team members and government and other project stakeholders.

· Serve as a liaison with the government and other project stakeholders.

· Lead regular team meetings, ensuring clear action items and accountability.

· Deliver high‑quality written reports and presentations for government agencies and internal leadership.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or related medical field

· 7+ years of project management experience in biotech/CRO/pharma.

· Demonstrated experience managing biopharma or government-funded (NIH/NIAID, BARDA, DoD, or similar) drug development preclinical and/or clinical contracts .

· Strong understanding of nonclinical development workflows (toxicology, pharmacology, ADME, virology, CMC).

· Proven ability to manage complex timelines, budgets, and multi-partner programs.

· Exceptional communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills.

· Comfortable working in a small, fast‑moving, resource‑lean environment, fostering accountability.

Preferred

· Experience conducting or managing IND-enabling studies and early clinical

· Experience with antiviral or infectious disease programs.

· Experience coordinating NIAID DMID-funded testing or development networks.

What We Offer

· A central leadership role in shaping program strategy and execution through preclinical and IND-enabling studies, and initial human clinical studies in a global health / U.S. defense medical countermeasure program.

· Collaborative, mission-focused culture with scientific rigor and operational agility.

· Competitive salary range of $145,000 – $189,000 based on experience and qualifications.

· Company incentive stock option plan.

· Health insurance coverage.

· 401k retirement savings plan with company matching.

· Paid time off and holidays.

Pay: $145,000.00 - $189,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

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