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Program Manager, CMC Portfolio Management

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leads the development and maintenance of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) project plans for Product Presentation & Device Strategy Teams to support drug development decision-making.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (CMC Portfolio)

Builds

CMC technical plans, project timelines, and resource estimates for drug development programs

Domain

Pharmaceutical R&D / Biotechnology

Required skills

Advanced project management, CMC technical planning, stakeholder management, risk analysis, process improvement, cross-functional coordination, data analysis, timeline management, resource estimation

Preferred skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, LEAN Six Sigma, CMC domain experience

Technologies

MS Project, Qlikview, Spotfire, SharePoint, Asset Management Platform (AMP)

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate PPDST rosters and generate timeline swim lanes; Lead PPDST team meetings and drive accountability for project deliverables; Identify and manage cross-functional process improvement projects; Assess performance against plans and recommend process improvements; Coordinate with external stakeholders and internal teams on drug development timelines.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC