Senior Manager, Clinical Program Management

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with our client, an early-stage, innovation-driven biotech company. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Senior Manager, Program Management

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay: $120,000-$140,000, 15% potential bonus

Full-Time/Onsite

About the Role

Our client is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for patients with serious unmet medical needs. As a growing startup, they foster a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where team members take ownership, think strategically, and contribute beyond traditional role boundaries.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Program Management will support the planning and execution of Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical development programs and play a key role in cross-functional coordination across clinical, regulatory, CMC, QA, and external partners. This role also supports contract execution and vendor management activities, working closely with legal, finance, and cross-functional leads. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a hands-on startup environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage cross-functional planning and execution of Phase 1–3 clinical programs, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, risk registers, and issue tracking tools
• Coordinate team meetings and ensure follow-up on action items
• Track program budgets and forecasts with finance and functional leads
• Prepare program updates for senior leadership
• Support selection, onboarding, and management of external CROs, vendors, and consultants
• Coordinate contract activities (SOWs, change orders, and amendments)
• Track vendor deliverables and ensure performance
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external vendors
• Identify, track, and escalate program risks and mitigation plans
• Support cross-functional decision-making and governance

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• 7–10 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 5 years in program management
• Experience with global clinical trials preferred
• Advanced proficiency with portfolio/program management tools
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, comfortable in a startup setting with evolving priorities
• Flexible for swing hours to support global team activities

Why Join Us?
• Highly visible role in advancing clinical programs
• Gain exposure to both program strategy and operational execution
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with meaningful impact
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

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