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Program Manager, Pharma

Varda Space · Product

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Where
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
Jul 7

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.

What you'd do

  • Collaborate with program leads to develop and track schedules and milestones, identifying critical path activities and dependencies.
  • Support pharma programs and meetings: set agendas, document decisions, assign owners, and follow up on action items.
  • Establish program objectives, define scope, and align with departmental strategy.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet expectations for quality, cost, and schedule.
  • Partner with technical leads to identify and manage program risks and issues, while also proposing mitigation strategies and maintaining a risk register with mitigation plans.
  • Align with technical leads to allocate resources, control costs, and ensure efficient use of personnel and resources.
  • Communication of project status via SmartSheet, reports, and dashboards.
  • Serve as the operational liaison to CDMOs, CROs, and contract testing laboratories on scheduling, deliverables, and issue escalation.
  • Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000/per year
  • This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA

What they want

  • 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 communication (verbal and written), well organized, collaborative with peers.
  • Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
  • Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
  • Complimentary EV charging