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Program Manager II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
1 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Enabling critical work and rubbing shoulders with the scientists who are contributing to the impact of our worlds health that is what people on our Program Management team at KCAS Bio get to do every day. If that gets you excited too then maybe working on our Program Management team is the spot for you.
When you work as a Program Manager II at KCAS you get to further our mission by managing client programs within a business unit serving as a primary point of contact for clients while driving program execution communication and overall client satisfaction. You will work closely with Laboratory Directors laboratory managers and Business Development to manage contracted work anticipate client needs and proactively address risks.
Our Program Management team partners across operations quality and commercial functions to ensure alignment between client expectations and laboratory execution supporting high-quality delivery of bioanalytical services.In this role we will rely on you to:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients managing relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
- Lead program oversight ensuring alignment between client expectations study execution and timelines
- Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success
- Act as a strategic liaison between clients and internal teams balancing priorities and driving solutions
- Communicate program status risks and key updates to both clients and internal leadership
- Independently address client questions concerns and escalations
- Lead scope definition for new work from existing clients in partnership with Business Development
- Support pricing strategy discussions and assist with quotes and change orders
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and program data within tracking systems
- Drive forecasting of client work and support revenue visibility
- Mentor and provide guidance to more junior Program Managers as needed
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission vision and values
To qualify specifically for this role you will have:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 24 years of experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment overseeing or managing projects
- Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and program execution
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to proactively identify risks and drive solutions
- Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and execution discipline
(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)
WHO YOU ARE
You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment are purpose- and values-driven embrace constant development and supportive leadership and enjoy being part of innovative work.
WHAT YOULL GET
Our benefits include and extend beyond the traditional package. At KCAS Bio you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further the KCAS Bio approach to key areas such as wellness inclusion and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.
Learn more about the Benefits at KCAS Bio
WHO WE ARE
We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble empowered teams committed to one anothers growth. At KCAS Bio we advance both great science AND great people.
KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation may send an email toemailprotected or call (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.
IND123
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As a full-service bioanalytical CRO and biomarker partner, KCAS Bio helps accelerate drug development in the pharma and biopharma industries with large and small molecule bioanalysis.
