Varda Space
Program Manager, Pharma
$125K–$170K
El Segundo, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 7, 2026
- Experience
- At least 2+ years of program management and 6+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry; preferred: 3+ years of program management and 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Education
- B.S. or M.S. in life sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.; hires only “U.S. persons” permitted to access the company’s technology without an export license.
About the job
Manages pharmaceutical programs from planning through delivery, coordinating schedules, stakeholders, resources, risks, and external partners.
What you'll do
- Develop and track schedules, milestones, objectives, and deliverables; monitor quality, cost, and schedule.
- Coordinate program meetings and communications, including decisions, action items, status reports, and dashboards.
- Manage program risks, resources, and costs, and serve as an operational liaison to CDMOs, CROs, and contract testing laboratories.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of program management experience and 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- B.S. or M.S. in life sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- PMP / PgMP certification.
- Experience with MS Project and/or SmartSheet.
Pay
$125,000 - $170,000/per year (base salary)
Tools
SmartSheet, MS Project
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