Xaira Therapeutics
Senior Project Manager, Biologics R&D – Lead Program
$148K–$185K
South San Francisco, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 6+ years in biologics R&D, including 3+ years of project or program management.
- Education
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent) in life sciences or a related field strongly preferred.
About the job
Owns execution of Xaira’s lead T-cell engager program from late-stage research through development candidate nomination and IND-enabling studies.
What you'll do
- Manage integrated plans, timelines, milestones, risks, resources, and budget across research, nonclinical, CMC, and regulatory workstreams.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and outsourced CRO/CDMO work; track deliverables, resolve dependencies, and escalate issues.
- Prepare decision-support materials, scenario plans, and program updates to keep key decisions and deliverables on schedule.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of industry experience in biologics R&D, including 3+ years in project or program management owning integrated program plans.
- Track record managing antibody or protein therapeutic programs from research through development candidate nomination and IND-enabling studies.
- Working fluency in biologics R&D processes, including nonclinical, CMC, and regulatory components.
- Experience managing outsourced work with CROs and/or CDMOs; must work on-site in the SSF office.
Nice to have
- Experience with T-cell engagers, bispecific antibodies, or other immuno-oncology biologics; completed IND filing is a plus.
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent) in life sciences or a related field; PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certification is a plus.
Pay
$148,000 - $185,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
Smartsheet, Confluence, Google Workspace
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