Project Manager (Drug Development)
Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
14 August 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
11 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences is looking for a Project Manager (Drug Development).
Location: Foster City CA (Hybrid)
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Rate: $60-$63/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical Paid Sick Leave 401 (k)
About the Role
The Research Strategy Innovation group is seeking a talented and highly motivated project manager to manage coordination and progression of scientific research projects in a highly collaborative environment and cross-functional matrix.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for starting up or managing the research-based development subteams.
May help manage teams that are preparing to present their molecule at governance meeting for clinical development.
Experience working effectively with cross-functional project teams to build and develop the team diagnose team health and take action to address team issues.
Ability to organize new cross-functional project teams define objectives and scope identify tasks and milestones build project schedules identify resource needs track execution to schedule and manage risks.
Experience and ability in successfully managing multiple cross-functional tasks simultaneously.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with 7 years MS degree with 5 years of relevant experience which includes experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a functional area scientist or project manager.
Direct experience or strong foundation in drug development process is preferred.
Must be on site at Foster City office at least 3 days per week.
Required Skills:
Drug Development Project Management